Dried Mealworms for Wild Birds 12.55kg - Free P&P

Dried Mealworms for Wild Birds — 12.55kg, Free P&P

Dried mealworms are one of the most popular wild bird foods. Packed with protein and natural fats, they are a nutritious food that attracts a wide range of garden birds. Easy to store with a long shelf life, dried mealworms retain all the nutritional benefits of live mealworms without the handling. 12.55kg with free P&P (subject to postcode).

What Are Dried Mealworms?

Mealworms are the larvae of the Flour Beetle. Despite the name, they are completely vegetarian in diet, feeding on grain and bran. Once dried, they retain all the nutritional benefits of live mealworms but with far less waste and a much longer shelf life.

Key Benefits

• High in protein and natural fats
• Easy to store — long shelf life
• Suitable for year-round feeding
• Particularly valuable during breeding season and winter
• Attracts a wide range of garden bird species
• 12.55kg with free P&P

How to Feed

Offer on a flat bird table, ground feeding tray or in a specialist live food feeder. For extra appeal, soak in water for 20–30 minutes before serving to rehydrate — particularly useful during dry summer spells when birds need extra moisture. Store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container.

Suitable for attracting

Robin, blackbird, song thrush, starling, blue tit, great tit, wren, dunnock and many more garden birds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are dried mealworms as good as live mealworms?
Yes — dried mealworms retain the same high protein and fat content as live mealworms. They are easier to store, have a much longer shelf life, and are preferred by many bird feeders who don’t want to handle live insects.

Can I feed dried mealworms to birds all year round?
Yes — suitable for year-round feeding. Particularly valuable during the breeding season (spring/summer) when the high protein content supports adult birds and growing chicks, and in winter when natural insect food sources are limited.

How should I serve dried mealworms?
Offer on a bird table, ground tray or in a mesh/live food feeder. Soak in water for 20–30 minutes before serving to rehydrate for extra appeal.

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