Fresh Live Mealworms

Mealworms For Nature's Champions:

Our live mealworms are sourced from UK suppliers and chosen to cater to the dietary requirements of wild birds. Professionals and bird enthusiasts alike rely on Haith's to offer their feathered friends top-quality nourishment. Whether you're an admirer of wild birds in your garden or a dedicated birdwatcher in the great outdoors, explore our selection of Live Mealworms and ensure that all your beloved winged visitors receive the nutrition they need to thrive.

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    Why buy mealworms from us?

    Opting to purchase mealworms from us provides numerous advantages. Live mealworms, rich in protein, vitamins, and essential fatty acids crucial for the optimal health of garden birds, also promote natural foraging behaviours, vital for the development of young birds. Particularly valuable during the breeding season for nourishing chicks, they attract a diverse range of bird species to your garden. Their high palatability appeals to many birds, with their movement even luring feathered visitors from a distance. Furthermore, live mealworms result in less waste compared to other bird food options, making them the preferred choice for enthusiasts seeking to enhance the health, diversity, and vibrancy of their outdoor space.

    What are the benefits of feeding live mealworms?

    Feeding birds live mealworms offers a myriad of benefits, among them being their high protein content, providing birds with an essential energy boost, and a nutrient-rich source that attracts a diverse array of bird species, making your garden a vibrant hub of activity and ensuring they receive the nourishment they need.

    Two birds sharing Haith's Mealworms

    When is the best time to feed live mealworms?

    During dry weather and low rainfall, birds often struggle to find sufficient food. Therefore, the moisture from live worms is greatly appreciated. The best time to feed them is around the breeding season, enhancing chick survival chances. However, you can continue feeding them year-round if you wish, as they remain beneficial to any adult bird that comes across them.

    Live Mealworms FAQs

    How to keep live mealworms.

    To maximise their freshness, consider storing them in a container with adequate ventilation, such as a plastic or cardboard box with small holes for airflow. Additionally, providing a substrate, like oats or bran, can help absorb excess moisture and maintain a healthy environment for the mealworms, ultimately prolonging their shelf life. Or shop our Mealworm Food.

    How long do mealworms live?

     Live mealworms typically have a relatively short lifespan, which is essential to understand when you're feeding them to your birds. Under proper storage conditions, live mealworms can last for approximately two weeks. Beyond this point, they may start to degrade in quality and become less
    appealing to the birds.