Dried Mealworms

Your Professional Dried Mealworms Supplier

Xiaotuowa Co., Ltd. is a specialized enterprise dedicated to the breeding of laboratory animals. The company maintains a breeding capacity of approximately 30,000 mouse colonies. Adhering to scientific and rigorous breeding principles, Xiaotuowa has established a comprehensive breeding management system.

Why Choose Us

Professional Team

Our technical staff are proficient in advanced breeding techniques and disease prevention protocols, enabling them to respond promptly to any emergencies. Meanwhile, our breeders exhibit meticulous care and diligence in their daily feeding and cleaning duties, ensuring a hygienic and comfortable living environment for the animals.

Professional Services

Whether it is product usage issues, feeding suggestions, or after-sales return and exchange needs, customer service staff can patiently answer and handle them. By collecting customer feedback, the company continuously optimizes products and services and improves customer satisfaction.

Sales Market

Owing to superior quality, Xiaotuowa's white mice have garnered significant recognition in both domestic and international markets. Our products have been successfully exported to countries such as Japan, the United States, and regions including the Middle East.

Quality Control

From the selection of high-quality feed to stringent control over the breeding environment, every process adheres strictly to international standards. This ensures that our breeding mice are of superior quality, healthy, and genetically stable.

Specification of Dried Mealworms

CRUDE PROTEIN	≥52%
CRUDE FAT	≥28%
CRUDE FIBER	≤6%
CA	≥1.2%
TOTAL PHOSPHORUS	≥1.1%
CRUDE ASH	≤5%
MOISTURE	≤8%
SHELF LIFE	Two years
PACK	10KG,20KG,25KG
ODM/OEM	Yes

Types of Dried Mealworms

The dried mealworms produced by our company mainly include the following types:

Hedgehog Dried Mealworms

Our hedgehog dried mealworms provide a full range of nutritional support for your reptiles' healthy growth. It has a very high protein content, up to 50% in the dried product, which is an important cornerstone for building the body tissues of reptiles.

Leopard Gecko Dried Mealworms

Leopard gecko dried mealworms meet the various diets and needs of many common reptiles. Made with dehydrated natural ingredients, these products are a quick, convenient way to provide your reptile with nutrition they will readily enjoy.

Organic Dried Mealworms

Organic dried mealworms are a nutritious food for your reptiles, a high-protein snack for chickens, leopard geckos, hedgehogs. Boost their health with our organic and natural feed options.

Applications of Dried Mealworms

Pet Food Supplement

Ideal for adding protein to dog, cat, and reptile diets.

Bird Feeding

Perfect for attracting wild birds and enhancing the feeder experience for enthusiasts.

Aquarium Feeding

A nutritious option for freshwater and saltwater fish, contributing to a balanced diet.

Nutritional Value of Dried Mealworms

Protein: Dried mealworms are a rich source of protein, which is essential for muscle growth and repair. In fact, they contain around 50% to 60% protein, which is higher than many other commonly used chicken feed supplements.

Fat: Dried mealworms also contain a high amount of fat, which is important for providing chickens with energy. The fat content in dried mealworms can range from 20% to 40%, depending on the brand.

Fiber: Dried mealworms also contain fiber, which helps keep chickens' digestive systems healthy and functioning properly.

Vitamins and minerals: Dried mealworms are a good source of vitamins and minerals that are important for maintaining overall health. They contain high levels of vitamins B1, B2, and B12, as well as iron, calcium, and other essential minerals.

Omega-3 fatty acids: Some brands of dried mealworms are also fortified with omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to improve egg quality and support overall health.

Way to Rehydrate Dried Mealworms

Rehydrate Dried Mealworms with Apple Cider Vinegar

Rehydrating mealworms with a diluted Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) solution adds extra health benefits for your flock. ACV helps balance gut pH levels, supports digestion, and may even aid in calcium absorption for stronger eggshells.
● In a plastic container, mix 2.5 ml of Apple Cider Vinegar with Garlic into 500 ml of fresh water.
● Add a handful of dried mealworms and let them soak for about 10-15 minutes, or until softened.
● Drain the mixture and scatter the rehydrated mealworms for your chickens to enjoy.

Rehydrate Dried Mealworms Using Water

For a simpler approach, you can rehydrate mealworms using just water. This method is ideal for pets or for chicken keepers who prefer a plain soaking method.
● Take a plastic container, add 500ml of fresh water.
● Add the mealworms and allow to soak until soft.
● Drain to remove water and scatter for the hens to enjoy.

Precautions for Feeding Dried Mealworms to Chickens

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Start with small quantities
It's important to introduce dried mealworms gradually to your chickens to avoid overfeeding or digestive issues. Start by offering a small amount of dried mealworms and gradually increase the amount over time.

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Offer them as a treat
Dried mealworms should be offered as a supplement or treat, rather than a replacement for your chicken's regular feed. You can offer them as a standalone snack or mix them in with your chicken's regular feed to add variety to their diet.

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Choose an appropriate feeding method
There are a variety of feeding methods that you can use to offer dried mealworms to your chickens. You can sprinkle them on the ground, offer them in a dish or feeder, or scatter them throughout the chicken coop to encourage natural foraging behavior.

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Offer fresh water
It's important to provide fresh water at all times when offering dried mealworms to your chickens. This will help keep your chickens hydrated and ensure that they can properly digest the dried mealworms.

Best Ways to Store Dried Mealworms

Keep them in an airtight container

Dried mealworms can absorb moisture from the air, which can cause them to spoil or become moldy. To prevent this, store them in an airtight container such as a plastic or glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Store them in a cool, dry place

Exposure to heat and moisture can also cause dried mealworms to spoil. To keep them fresh, store them in a cool, dry place such as a pantry or cupboard. Avoid storing them in areas that are exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity.

Check for signs of spoilage

Even when stored properly, dried mealworms can go bad if they are old or have been contaminated. Before feeding them to your chickens or other animals, check for any signs of spoilage such as a foul odor, discoloration, or mold. If you notice any of these signs, discard the mealworms and do not feed them to your animals.

Packaging and Shipping

Packaging	Sealed bag or as per customer requirments
Shipping	We will help you to choose the best shipping way according to your detail requirements. By sea, by air, or by express, etc.

Our Factory

As a professional enterprise engaged in experimental animal breeding, we have been developing steadily for 10 years in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, a vibrant city. Hangzhou not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also has complete scientific research industry supporting facilities, which provides unique conditions for the company's growth.

FAQ

Q: How long will dried mealworms last?

A: The mealworms should keep well for up to a year. If you must store them in a cabinet, make sure that the cabinet is both dark and cool. Place the mealworms into either a plastic or glass container with a tight-fitting lid. They will last up to 6 months with no degradation.

Q: Are dried mealworms healthy?

A: 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 including insects as 5-10% of their diet.

Q: Should I moisten dried mealworms?

A: Of course dried mealworms are anyway a relatively poor substitute to live mealworms – which are rich in fluids as well as protein – but if, for any reason, you're not able to feed the real thing to your garden birds at this time of year and therefore have to rely on the dried version, then be sure to firstly soak them ...

Q: Do dried mealworms turn into beetles?

A: Much like a butterfly transforming from a caterpillar into a chrysalis and then turning into the butterfly itself, a darkling beetle egg grows into a mealworm, which then turns into a pupae before the darkling beetle emerges. Dried mealworms are simply these mealworms dried out by either freeze-drying or heating.

Q: Why are dried mealworms hollow?

A: That's because most manufacturers use a low-cost microwave process to preserve their worms/larvae. This leaves a hollow, empty shell that is lacking it's natural gut-load that is extremely beneficial to the chicken's health.

Q: Is there any goodness in dried mealworms?

A: Packed with healthy fat, protein and fibre that help strength and growth, mealworms make great bird food that feeds hungry birds all year round. You can also add mealworms to dried bird food such as seed mixes to create a more varied and attractive offering around your feeder.

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