Dried Mealworms — 3oz, 10oz, 1lb, and 5lb
Convenience, value, and easy storage — no refrigeration needed. A high-protein treat grown and dried in Eugene, Oregon, for your backyard chickens, ducks, quail, and wild birds.
Quick Facts
Resealable bags
(Tenebrio molitor)
Nutrition & Alternative Protein
Dried mealworms are high in protein and essential fatty acids, non-GMO, 100% all natural, and a perfect supplement to your birds' regular diet. Recent studies show healthier and more productive poultry when insects make up 5–10% of their diet. Consider replacing up to 10% of your regular chicken feed with dried mealworms to reduce reliance on soy and fish meal protein.
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 52.8% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 24.7% |
| AD Fiber (max) | 9.0% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.05% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1.03% |
| Sodium (min) | 0.097% |
| Manganese (min) | 23 ppm |
| Zinc (min) | 144 ppm |
What They're Good For
Attract Over 30 Species to Your Yard
Entice chickadees, nuthatches, jays, woodpeckers, robins, bluebirds, and more. Mealworms are an irresistible, high-energy food especially crucial during nesting season — providing parent birds the fuel they need to raise healthy chicks. For a complete species list for your area, try the Cornell Lab's Project Feeder Watch or the Avian Report's state-specific guides.
A Healthy, Engaging Treat for Your Flock
Mealworms encourage natural foraging behavior and are an incredible supplement for flock health. They reduce boredom in the coop, strengthen your bond with your birds, and turn treat time into a frenzy of excitement. Works equally well for ducks, quail, and other poultry.
Extra Protein When They Need It Most
During molting — whether Autumn or Spring — chickens require extra protein to nourish feather growth and boost their immune systems. With approximately 8,500 feathers comprising about 85% protein, your birds need top-quality nutrition to support this demanding process. Our dried mealworms provide the essential protein to help them emerge healthy, vibrant, and ready to thrive.
More Eggs, Better Nutrition
Rich in protein, amino acids, calcium, and vital vitamins and minerals, our dried mealworms help boost both egg weight and egg production — even through winter. The high protein content helps hens maintain strong, consistent laying year-round.
A Head Start for Young Birds
Give your chicks a strong foundation with dried mealworms thoughtfully cultivated to support early growth and development. Include up to 4% of dried mealworms in their diet to provide the essential protein, amino acids, and energy needed for healthy, thriving chicks.
Compostable Packaging — No Plastics
Bio-Based Compostable Pouches
Our resealable stand-up pouches (3oz, 10oz, and 1lb) are made from plant-based materials — wood cellulose, cassava, or eucalyptus leaves — sourced from Elevate Packaging. They are certified compostable to the ASTM D6400 standard and contain no BPA, PFAS, or phthalates. Compost them at home, on the farm, or drop them in your green waste curbside bin.
98% Recycled Cardboard Shipping
We ship inside cardboard boxes made from 98% recycled content, certified to either the Sustainable Forestry Initiative or Forestry Stewardship Council standards. Cardboard has an ~80% recycling and recapture rate in the US. Don't want to recycle it? Use the box as a weed barrier or garden mulch — it breaks down naturally.
1% for the Planet
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Dried Mealworms
Great quality and produced in the states. The best I’ve come across.
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dried meal worms
wow!! My first time winning anything and to get to share these with my pet banties and chickens has been so much fun. the quality of the meal worms is great. solid whole mealworms all the way to the bottom of the bag. happy chickens
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Mealworms
These mealworms are bigger and hardier than others. Being made in the United States gives me the comfort that I’m feeding wholesome mealworms. We have 3 pairs of Eastern Bluebirds plus all the other variety of birds that love to eat them. It’s good knowing that they are all eating the best mealworms available!!
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Meal worms
So hard to find meal worms that are not from China! The ones from China smell so bad and I think half of them the birds do not eat. These mealworms from the USA do not smell bad at all and they have a nicer color to them and not as shriveled up !
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Planet Bugs Mealworms
Not just for chickens, ducks love them too and grown in USA.
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Excellent Quality
Very pleased with these mealworms! They are good size and very fresh and my birds love them. So nice to be able to support a USA business with a USA grown product. Thank you to the seller for offering these!
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dried mealworms
fresh! better color and size than what i had been feeding my hens previously (a product from china!) so glad I found Planet Bugs here in the USA