{"product_id":"peters-dried-mealworms-for-poultry-birds","title":"Peters Dried Mealworms for Poultry \u0026 Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDried larvae of the mealworm beetle (Tenebrio molitor), naturally high in protein and fat, for all breeds of poultry and insect-eating birds. Add them to the hen feeder, scatter them for the flock to peck at, or put them out in a garden bird feeder. They are a treat, not a ration — mealworms are high in fat and low in calcium, so a laying hen still needs her complete layer feed and shell grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100g pack. For a mix with more variety and a calcium-richer insect, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/peters-bug-blend\"\u003ePeters Bug Blend\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/peters-wormies\"\u003ePeters Wormies\u003c\/a\u003e is the same idea in a smaller 40g pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh in protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — useful through a moult when hens are regrowing feathers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks for wild birds too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same pack suits a garden feeder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-feeding friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard way to get a nervous hen used to being handled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDried mealworms (Tenebrio molitor larvae). Peters does not publish a guaranteed analysis for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd to the hen feeder or scatter for the birds to find. Feed as a supplement alongside a complete poultry ration, and keep fresh water available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peterspureanimalfoods.com\/poultry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the Peters Poultry range\u003c\/a\u003e. Peters Pure Animal Foods is made in Campbellfield, Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peters","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":56029264347458,"sku":"PETERS007","price":13.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6676\/0120\/files\/default_7208def6-845c-422d-924d-242447405372.jpg?v=1788156177","url":"https:\/\/www.peekapaw.com.au\/products\/peters-dried-mealworms-for-poultry-birds","provider":"PeekAPaw Pet Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}