Raising meal worms as feed supplement

[Wannabefree]

My beetles die off too. I think they are supposed to. So far my colony looks to be pretty healthy It has been so long since i was here I forgot about this thread completely

 

[so lucky]

My biggest problem is getting rid of the dead shells and beetles. Taking the container outside in a good wind works, but not these 20 degree north winds we have.

 

[the funny farm6]

all my beatles are dead, and there are TONS of little mealyworms in there! havent counted yet though.

 

[Wannabefree]

all my beatles are dead, and there are TONS of little mealyworms in there! havent counted yet though.

Good job

 

[Corn Woman]

Only on this site can you give a thumbs up for having worms I find them at the bottom of my feed barrel sometimes and just give them to the chickens. Could I start a colony or do I need the beetles ?

 

[Wannabefree]

If those are actually meal worms, you could start a colony easily with them. They'll turn into the beetles for you eventually, and lay eggs and raise more.

 

[Corn Woman]

They are meal worms. And they seem to do very well in my greenhouse where I keep feed in the winter. How big are the beetles? I could gather a few as well.

 

[ninny]

I am thinking of going off all store bought feed for the chickens. Between mealies and fodder I was hoping it would be enough. I am now concerned about the calcium ratio. If I just ground up the shells would that be enough to balance them out?