- 250g resealable bag — the everyday bag of dried black soldier fly larvae
- High in protein, a natural source of calcium — a treat alongside a complete layer feed
- Nothing added — just dried larvae, no preservatives, no additives
- For the chooks first, and the same bag suits ducks, wild birds and reptiles
- A few from your hand or a handful scattered: shake the bag and they come running
- Packed in Townsville, posted to every Australian state and territory
- 250g resealable bag of dried larvae
- High in protein, a treat alongside layer feed
- Nothing added — just dried larvae
- Packed in Townsville, posted Australia-wide
The treat the chooks come running for
Dried black soldier fly larvae are the other treat the chooks go crazy for. Shake the bag and the whole flock arrives. This 250g resealable bag is the everyday size: it lives by the back door, and a few larvae from your hand or a handful scattered across the run is all there is to it. Some of our customers just call them black fly larvae.
There’s nothing in the bag but dried larvae. We pack them in Townsville and post them to your door.
What’s in the bag
Dried black soldier fly larvae, and only dried larvae. No preservatives, no additives, no coating. Black soldier fly larvae are naturally high in protein and a natural source of calcium. They are a treat alongside a complete feed, not a replacement for it.
| Specification | 250g bag |
|---|---|
| Weight | 250g resealable bag |
| Ingredients | Dried black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) and nothing else |
| Nutrition | High in protein, a natural source of calcium; a treat, not a complete feed |
| Storage | Cool, dry place out of direct sunlight; reseal after use |
| Packed | Packed in our Townsville warehouse; the larvae are imported and cleared through Australian biosecurity |
How our customers use them
There’s no dose to measure. The larvae are a treat alongside a good layer feed; a few from your hand, or a handful scattered so everyone gets a share, is how most people do it. In their own words:
- The packet. “My chooks love the dried black soldier fly larvae and the dried mealworms, they see me with the packet and they start jumping and flapping up trying to get them before I have even opened the packet.” — Julie, 2025
- Short and sweet. “My chickens love the black soldiers.” — Lee, 2022
- Great value. “They also enjoy the black soldier fly larvae treats I purchased for them recently and they are great value.” — Tracy, 2022
Birds that have never seen a dried larva sometimes need a moment to work out what it is. Hand-feed a few, or soak a handful in warm water first. Once one tries it, the rest follow.
For the chooks, first
Scatter a handful across the run and the flock does the rest; it’s the quickest way we know to get everyone back into the coop at night, and a few from your hand is how most people tame a nervous hen. Feed them dry, straight from the bag, alongside the usual layer feed.
The same bag suits ducks, quail, turkeys and guinea fowl, the wild birds in the garden, and lizards, turtles and pond fish. Because there is nothing added, it’s the same product whoever you are feeding. Put out a little at a time in a shallow dish rather than a full bowl.
Three sizes, same larvae
This 250g bag is the everyday size. If the flock gets through it quickly, the 500g is two of these bags and the 1kg is four, each one still sealed until you open it. Same larvae in every one.
What people usually add to the order
Most bags of larvae leave with a bag of dried mealworms in the same box, and the laying hens usually get shell grit and apple cider vinegar with garlic for the drinker at the same time. They travel in the same parcel.
Packed in Townsville, posted Australia-wide
Packed and posted from our warehouse in Townsville to every state and territory; most orders arrive within two to seven business days. Family-run since 2009, and a real person answers on 1800 103 326.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions people ask about black soldier fly larvae for chickens, including the one about the hen that will not touch them.
What are dried black soldier fly larvae?
The dried larvae of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens. They are a natural insect treat for chickens and other poultry, and the same larvae that pet shops sell for reptiles. Ours are dried, with nothing added, and packed in Townsville.
Are black soldier fly larvae good for chickens?
Chickens are insect-eaters by nature and most flocks take to them straight away. The larvae are high in protein and a natural source of calcium. Treat them as a treat: a few from your hand or a handful scattered, alongside a complete layer feed, not instead of it.
Are black fly larvae the same as black soldier fly larvae?
Yes. Black fly larvae, soldier fly larvae, BSFL and calci worms are all names for the same insect, the larva of the black soldier fly. Plenty of our customers just say black fly larvae. Whatever you call them, this is the dried version, nothing added.
How do I feed black soldier fly larvae to chickens?
Dry, straight from the bag. Scatter a handful across the run so every bird gets a share, or hand-feed a few if you are taming a hen. There is no dose to measure; the layer feed does the nutrition and the larvae are the treat. Always have clean water available.
My chickens won't eat the larvae. What should I do?
Give them time. A bird that has never seen a dried larva may ignore it at first. Hand-feed one or two, or soak a handful in warm water for ten minutes so they look and smell more like a live insect. Once one bird tries them the rest follow. As one customer put it: “Took my girls a while to get used to mealworms & black soldier fly larvae but now they love them.” (Linda, 2023)
Can I feed black soldier fly larvae and dried mealworms together?
Yes. Many of our customers keep a bag of each and alternate, and plenty of flocks get a mix in the same handful. They are different insects and a different treat; both sit alongside a complete feed rather than replacing it. Our dried mealworms are on the site too.
Can chicks eat black soldier fly larvae?
Wait until they are eating their chick crumble well, then offer a few crushed or soaked larvae at a time as a treat. The crumble is their diet; the larvae are extra.
How should I store black soldier fly larvae once the bag is open?
Reseal the zip-lock after each feed and keep the bag in a cool, dry cupboard out of direct sunlight. No fridge needed.
How long does a bag of larvae take to arrive?
We pack and post from Townsville to every state and territory; most parcels arrive within two to seven business days. The 250g is the everyday bag; all three sizes are on the site, and the bigger sizes are packed as separate sealed 250g bags.
Still not sure? Ring 1800 103 326 in Queensland business hours, or see all three sizes.