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.
Shipping Policy
Dine A Chook offers a range of shipping options to suit your needs. Please review our policies below:
Shipping Rates (Australia)
- Under 500g: $13.95 flat rate.
- 500g–20kg: $15.95 flat rate.
- Over 20kg: Handled via StarTrack freight services. Shipping costs are quoted separately based on weight, size, and destination.
- Express Shipping: Calculated at checkout (from $14.95).
- Click & Collect (Garbutt): Free for eligible postcodes.
- International Orders: Calculated at checkout based on weight.
Orders Over 20kg
For orders exceeding 20kg, we use StarTrack freight services. Shipping costs vary depending on the parcel's weight, size, and destination. During checkout, the "Contact for Quote" option will display as $0.00; however, this does not mean free shipping.
Please Note:
- You will be contacted after placing your order with a custom shipping quote.
- Your order will not be processed until you confirm and pay the quoted shipping cost.
- If you have any questions about large orders or shipping costs, please contact us before placing your order.
Pickup Only Items
Certain items, such as 20kg bags of feed, are available for pickup only from our Townsville HQ at:
Dine A Chook HQ
16 Camuglia Street, Garbutt, Townsville QLD
Please select the "Click & Collect" option at checkout if purchasing pickup-only items. These items cannot be shipped under any circumstances.
How is Your Order Shipped?
All Dine A Chook orders are sent using Australia Post unless otherwise stated. Standard shipping includes tracking, and all orders require a signature upon delivery unless you provide an authority to leave. We deliver to:
- Residential and business addresses
- PO Boxes
- Parcel Lockers
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 periods, orders received before 11am are generally shipped the same day.*
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If you have any questions about our shipping policies or need assistance with an order, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help make your shopping experience as smooth as possible!
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