Great video. I’ve thought about doing this before, but I live in a cold climate would probably have to make a heated cabinet even inside in my basement.
im still here guys! Just want to say thank for all the great content yall put out! Love having my chickens! think our next hobby farm animal is going to be dwarf goats :)
I haven't tried this yet, but it's on my to-do list: two bins Top bin holds mature beetles. Eggs fall through the mesh and land in the lower bin and share the space with hatching eggs, maturing larve and pupae. Both trays have substrate. Frass is removed from bottom bit on a weekly basis using a $1.25 (Dollar Store) grease-splash guard used normally to prevent grease splatter from frying foods.
The people at Uncle Bill's Worms run specials and are very friendly and helpful! I have been raising mealworms for over a year in two plastic dressers that I thrifted. The chickens lay more eggs when I give the mealworm treats. I use oatmeal and carrots for their feed and water. Of course, the chickens devour the beetles, too!
Eric loved as much as mealworms. Now that's love. I have considered doing this many times. Then I gross out and put it off. Maybe next week I'll consider it again. 😂
Learned alot off this video. I have raised homming pigeons 50 yrs. I have around 75 birds in my loft. When shoveling manure I noticed mealworms. When lifting the feed pan for cleaning I always noticed black Beatles under it. Now I know. I discard manure in the garden, the chickens dig for worms spreading the manure for me. Happy chickens, happy garden.
I grew mealworms for my chickens for over two years. Then it became a bit much to keep sifting the trays, the dust bothered my respiratory system, and I had to keep buying produce to feed them. But, the chickens sure loved them, and if you don’t have respiratory issues, have extra produce to feed, and time to sift and sort the trays, go for it.
Thought about raising mealworms and I don't think it takes much time but it is something you have to keep a eye on everyday. Maybe in a couple years when things slow down. Good information though.
I hate to be that person, but this is news to me. I’m in Germany. Dried & live mealworms are available online (just ordered some) & in pet stores for wild birds & reptiles. No end of German online articles recommending feeding mealworms to chickens & how to breed them. They are among four insects the EU has designated as food for human consumption. Would be curious to know your source…I really do appreciate your channel.
Great video. I’ve thought about doing this before, but I live in a cold climate would probably have to make a heated cabinet even inside in my basement.
im still here guys! Just want to say thank for all the great content yall put out! Love having my chickens! think our next hobby farm animal is going to be dwarf goats :)
Glad to see you are still around! Dwarf goats sound like fun!
Introduction is the absolutely BEST
Thanks!
I haven't tried this yet, but it's on my to-do list: two bins
Top bin holds mature beetles. Eggs fall through the mesh and land in the lower bin and share the space with hatching eggs, maturing larve and pupae. Both trays have substrate. Frass is removed from bottom bit on a weekly basis using a $1.25 (Dollar Store) grease-splash guard used normally to prevent grease splatter from frying foods.
The people at Uncle Bill's Worms run specials and are very friendly and helpful! I have been raising mealworms for over a year in two plastic dressers that I thrifted. The chickens lay more eggs when I give the mealworm treats. I use oatmeal and carrots for their feed and water. Of course, the chickens devour the beetles, too!
Thanks for the tip!
Whoops! It is Uncle Jim's Worm Farm!
Eric loved as much as mealworms. Now that's love. I have considered doing this many times. Then I gross out and put it off. Maybe next week I'll consider it again. 😂
Love the diy style videos! Thanks!!
Learned alot off this video. I have raised homming pigeons 50 yrs. I have around 75 birds in my loft. When shoveling manure I noticed mealworms. When lifting the feed pan for cleaning I always noticed black Beatles under it. Now I know. I discard manure in the garden, the chickens dig for worms spreading the manure for me. Happy chickens, happy garden.
I always learn a lot from you guys..thank you!
Thanks guys! This was a fun/informative vid!
Glad you enjoyed it!
great, and very informative video!
thank you!
hope everyone has a great day!
Thanks! ❤
I grew mealworms for my chickens for over two years. Then it became a bit much to keep sifting the trays, the dust bothered my respiratory system, and I had to keep buying produce to feed them. But, the chickens sure loved them, and if you don’t have respiratory issues, have extra produce to feed, and time to sift and sort the trays, go for it.
Thank you
Thought about raising mealworms and I don't think it takes much time but it is something you have to keep a eye on everyday. Maybe in a couple years when things slow down. Good information though.
These insects are special food for chickens.
I hate to be that person, but this is news to me. I’m in Germany. Dried & live mealworms are available online (just ordered some) & in pet stores for wild birds & reptiles. No end of German online articles recommending feeding mealworms to chickens & how to breed them. They are among four insects the EU has designated as food for human consumption. Would be curious to know your source…I really do appreciate your channel.
The pupae kind of look like shrimp
Gross.
Not if you're a chicken!