They are a good food source that you can supply to attract wild birds. Live mealworms are far better than dried mealworms in a number of ways but both work well. Baby birds would be better off with live mealworms which are easier for the young birds' digestive systems to handle.
Do birds prefer live or dried mealworms?
Live mealworms are most appealing to birds, though they come at a price and require work to maintain. Dried mealworms are low-cost and convenient, yet may not be as effective at catching birds' eyes. During seasons when natural food sources are abundant, many birds are less likely to take advantage of our offerings.
Are live mealworms better than dried mealworms?
Mealworms for feeding birds Dried mealworms aren't as beneficial to birds as live mealworms but are ok to feed and are convenient, easy to store and easy to feed.
Is there a difference in dried mealworms?
As dried mealworms are 100% natural the exact analysis of each batch can vary. This can be due to the difference in the age of the mealworms when dried (how close to the pupae stage the mealworm is at), the size of the mealworm or the type of drying process used.
Are dried mealworms any good?
Dried mealworms are nutritious. They provide the perfect balance of protein, fat and fiber to promote bird health and vigor.
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