Growing Mealworms to Feed to Chickens and Other Poultry

[@roncoquillette6576]

Learned alot off this video. I have raised homming pigeons 50 yrs. I have around 75 birds in my loft. When shoveling manure I noticed mealworms. When lifting the feed pan for cleaning I always noticed black Beatles under it. Now I know. I discard manure in the garden, the chickens dig for worms spreading the manure for me. Happy chickens, happy garden.

[@MzladyGrinn]

great, and very informative video! thank you! hope everyone has a great day!

[@CalmCowBell]

The people at Uncle Bill's Worms run specials and are very friendly and helpful! I have been raising mealworms for over a year in two plastic dressers that I thrifted. The chickens lay more eggs when I give the mealworm treats. I use oatmeal and carrots for their feed and water. Of course, the chickens devour the beetles, too!

[@VoytenTechnologies]

Thanks! ❤

[@tammielasater6507]

Thank you

[@4zooflorida]

I grew mealworms for my chickens for over two years. Then it became a bit much to keep sifting the trays, the dust bothered my respiratory system, and I had to keep buying produce to feed them. But, the chickens sure loved them, and if you don’t have respiratory issues, have extra produce to feed, and time to sift and sort the trays, go for it.

[@dixiehulings9082]

Thought about raising mealworms and I don't think it takes much time but it is something you have to keep a eye on everyday. Maybe in a couple years when things slow down. Good information though.

[@SN-sz7kw]

I hate to be that person, but this is news to me. I’m in Germany. Dried & live mealworms are available online (just ordered some) & in pet stores for wild birds & reptiles. No end of German online articles recommending feeding mealworms to chickens & how to breed them. They are among four insects the EU has designated as food for human consumption. Would be curious to know your source…I really do appreciate your channel.

[@VoytenTechnologies]

The pupae kind of look like shrimp

[@hoosierpioneer]

Gross.