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Dine A Chook Natural Dried Mealworms 283g offer exceptional value for money as well as health benefits for your Chickens.
Natural Protein Treat for: Chickens, Wild Birds as well as reptiles.
Fast facts about Dried Mealworms 283g:
- Feed around 10 meal worms per Chicken every second day.
- 100% Natural Dehydrated Dried Mealworms
- No preservatives or additives
- Natural high Protein supplement as well as Amino acids
- Aids healthy egg production
- 5 times as much protein as live worms without mess or high mortality rate
- Lasts up to 12 months
- Resealable pack for freshness
- Rehydrate to soften
- Our meals have a higher protein content than many other brands.
- Dine A Chook is Australia's number one supplier of Quality Mealworms.
Contains: 53% protein, 28% fat, 6% fibre, 5% moisture
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Why are Meal worms so good?
If you have just learnt about Dried Mealworms for Chickens, here are some of the reasons why they are good for your Chickens. Natural Mealworms are treats that Chickens simply love. Chickens in the wild eat insects. In a pen, they lack that natural protein source. For chickens and laying hens, they are a healthy treat and supplement for the diet of your flock. Use to boost protein in your hens diet. Laying Hens need high protein for healthy egg producing. Mealworms deliver that extra protein. Also, just a few scattered around the pen can encourage the natural foraging instincts of Chickens. If you prefer you can mix them into your pellet mix in your Dine A Chook Chicken Feeder. They also are an excellent tonic for moulting birds. Learn how to Rehydrate Mealworms
Use meal worms as treats for:
- Chickens as well as Poultry
- Caged Birds
- Attracting wild birds to your backyard
- Reptiles and Amphibians
- Fish and frogs
- Some marsupials
Important to remember when using Dried Mealworms. Always ensure your Chickens have plenty of water when using any dehydrated or dry feed mix. The chickens use the water to soften the food as well as help in healthy digestion.
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This product is not for human consumption.
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.*
Need Assistance?
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 Mealworms healthy for Chickens?
A. Mealworms are high in protein and amino acids. Dine A Chook Mealworms have more protein than most other brands in the Australian Market. Protein is essential for laying chickens and mealworms are a great supplement of protein in a chickens diet.
Q. How often do you feed mealworms to chickens?
A. Every second day is a good idea. Also, throw them around the coop or pen so the chickens can enjoy natural foraging behaviour
Q. How many mealworms do you feed a chicken?
A. Approx. 10 mealworms every second day per hen.
Q. Can you rehydrate mealworms?
A. Chickens are happy to eat dried mealworms as they are however a little water in a bowl and your mealworms will be nice and juicy treats for them.
Q. How long does a Dine A Chook bag of Dried Mealworms stay fresh for?
A. If resealed after each use your Dine A Chook mealworms can last up to 12 months.