Dried Mealworms 850g

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$49.95

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Shipping Costs
  • Under 500g: $13.95 flat rate.
  • 500g–20kg: $15.95 flat rate.
  • Over $299: FREE Standard Shipping (Tracked).*
  • Express Shipping: From $14.95, reduces delivery by 1–2 days.
  • Click & Collect: Free from Garbutt, Townsville (eligible postcodes).
  • International Orders: Calculated at checkout.

Dine A Chook Natural Dried Mealworms 850g offers exceptional value for money. It is also one of the highest protein mealworms on the market. Thousands of Dried Natural Mealworms in a resealable bag to stay fresh up to 12 months. Mealworms are perfect for all Chickens, Wild Birds and Reptiles which naturally eat insects in the wild.

How to feed: 

You can add mealworms to your chicken feed mix. The best way is to toss across the coop floor and let the chickens naturally forage. Mealworms are also a great way to teach chickens to eat out of your hand. 

Contains: 53% protein, 28% fat, 6% fibre, 5% moisture

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Are Dried Mealworms for Chickens good?

Have you just learnt about Dried Mealworms for Chickens? Here are the top reasons they are good for your Chickens. Making an egg requires a stable high protein diet. When supplemented into a good diet, Dried Natural Mealworms give chickens all the protein they need to make healthy, delicious eggs. In the wild, chickens and wild birds naturally, forage for insects as part of their typical daily food supply. Mealworms are a treat that Chickens and Insect-eating Wildlife birds love. For chickens and laying hens, they are a healthy treat and supplement for the diet of your flock. Laying Hens need high protein for healthy egg producing. Mealworms deliver that extra protein. They also are an excellent tonic for moulting birds. The benefits are huge all round.

Suitable for:

  • Chickens and Poultry
  • Caged Birds
  • Attracting wild birds to your backyard
  • Reptiles and Amphibians
  • Fish
  • 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.

This product is not for human consumption.

Pack size:
850gm

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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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.