Complete Pet Food Guide
Expert advice on feeding mealworms to your pets - from tarantulas to chickens
Tarantulas
Complete feeding guide for spiderlings, juveniles, and adult tarantulas. Learn proper portion sizes and safety tips.
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Chickens & Ducks
Boost egg production and feather health. Feeding guidelines for chicks, pullets, and laying hens.
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Wild Birds
Attract robins, blue tits, and more to your garden. Seasonal feeding recommendations for British birds.
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Reptiles
Detailed guides for bearded dragons, leopard geckos, and other reptiles. Calcium dusting and safety tips.
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Fish
Complete guide for aquarium fish, pond fish, and fishing bait. Feeding methods and hooking techniques.
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Carnivorous Plants
Safe feeding guide for Venus flytraps, sundews, and pitcher plants. Learn proper techniques and safety tips.
Read GuideGeneral Mealworm Feeding Tips
Storage
- • Store at 7-10°C (refrigerator)
- • Use ventilated container
- • Provide substrate (oats/bran)
- • Add moisture (vegetables)
- • Check weekly, remove dead ones
- • Can last 4-6 weeks
Gut Loading
- • Feed mealworms 24-48 hours before use
- • Use nutritious foods (vegetables, fruits)
- • Improves nutritional value
- • Essential for reptiles
- • Use commercial gut-load products
- • Keep at room temperature while loading
Calcium Dusting
- • Essential for reptiles and amphibians
- • Use calcium powder with D3
- • Place mealworms in bag with powder
- • Shake gently to coat
- • Feed immediately after dusting
- • Frequency varies by species
Safety
- • Never feed mouldy mealworms
- • Remove dead mealworms promptly
- • Wash hands after handling
- • Monitor pet's response
- • Adjust quantities as needed
- • Consult vet if concerns arise
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