Dried Mealworms 2.55kg
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With approx. 70,000 mealworms our Dried Mealworms 2.55kg package offers exceptional value.
We specialise in Quality Mealworms for chickens and poultry. Your feathered friends will absolutely love them. In the wild chicken and poultry naturally, have insects as part of their diet. Such insects play a crucial role in supplementing their diet for laying eggs. Egg laying requires a great deal of protein. One medium egg can contain up to 35% of protein. For chickens and poultry, in general, there are two things which go hand in hand with quality egg production. A good nutrient rich pellet feed as well as a protein supplement. Natural mealworms are the best and most affordable way to bring additional protein to the diet of your chickens. Our Dried Mealworms 2.55kg is perfect for large backyard flocks.
Dried Mealworm 2.55kg details
- 3 x 850g airtight bags
- No additives or preservatives
- Simply scatter on the ground once every two days
- Encourages natural foraging behaviour
- Up to 5 times the protein of live mealworms
- A great tonic for moulting hens
- Convenient resealable packs
- Nutrient stable for up to 12 months
It is important to remember that Dried mealworms are dried. Therefore always ensure adequate water supply with a Dine A Chook Chicken Drinker. Your hens shall use the water to aid in the digestion of these tasty, delicious treats. If you prefer you can also rehydrate Natural Mealworms for Chickens using Dine A Chook Apple Cider Vinegar with garlic. The health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for chickens is becoming more appreciated especially in commercial chicken operations.
How to rehydrate Dried Mealworms using Apple Cider Vinegar
You can use diluted Apple Cider Vinegar or ACV for rehydrating dried meal worms. And it is very cost effective. Simply take a plastic container, add 2.5ml of ACV and mix with 500ml of fresh water. Now add your mealworms and allow to soak until soft. It is important to ensure you dilute the ACV as it will burn the throat of the chicken if you do not.
It also is acknowledged that ACV can lower the ph in the digestive tract. This lower ph makes it less desirable for intestinal worms and other harmful bacteria. It is suggested it may increase calcium absorption which may increase the strength of eggshells.
Apple Cider Vinegar adds a great range of essential vitamins and minerals to the diet of chickens. It contains potassium, acetic acid as well as malic acid just to name a few.
About Dine A Chook Mealworms:
Our mealworms have a higher content of protein than many other brands on the market in Australia.
- 53 % protein
- 28 % fat
- 6 % fibre
- 5 % moisture
Try Dine A Chook Mealworms for your flock today. If you have children, Mealworms are a great way of getting chickens to learn to eat directly from the hand. If you have any questions about Dine A Chook mealworms or any other product on our website, simply use the contact us page and we shall happily help you.
Dine A Chook shipping charges are as per below and apply to Australian orders only. International orders are calculated by weight at checkout.
| Order Value | Shipping Cost |
| Under $199 | $12.95 Flat Rate |
| Over $199 | Free Standard Shipping |
| Road Express Shipping | From $14.95 |
How is your order shipped?
All Dine A Chook orders are sent using Australia Post unless otherwise stated. All orders require a signature at the time of delivery unless you provide an authority to leave. We deliver to Residential and Business addresses, PO Boxes and Parcel Lockers.
Insurance
Every Dine A Chook delivery is completely insured for the total value of the items dispatched and insurance coverage includes loss and damage during transit. In the unlikely event you receive a broken item, contact our office via the contact us page within 3 working days of signing for the goods so we can arrange for a replacement.
Shipping times
| State | Estimated delivery (business days) |
| Queensland | 2-3 days |
| New South Wales | 3-5 days |
| Victoria | 5-7 days |
| South Australia, Tasmania & ACT | 6-8 days |
| Western Australia & Northern Territory | 8-12 days |
With the exception of busy times of the year, orders received before 11am are generally shipped out that same day.
FAQ
Q. Are there any sweeteners added to the mealworms??
A. Nothing is added to the mealworms, it is 100% mealworms
Q. How long will dried mealworms keep?
A. Mealworms will keep for over 12 months, they do not need refrigeration
Q. Can I use these snacks to train my chickens or reptiles?
A. Yes! Many of our customers use mealworms to teach their chickens and reptiles to come when called