Pets Choice Dried Mealworms 5kg

Pets Choice Dried Mealworms 5kg is the bulk option for bird lovers, poultry keepers, breeders, farms and anyone who goes through mealworms faster than a flock of chickens can sprint across a yard.

Dried mealworms provide a convenient source of insect-based protein and make an appealing supplementary treat for wild birds, chickens, poultry and other suitable insect-eating animals. Because they are dried and ready to use, there is no need to keep, feed or store live mealworms.

If you only need a smaller quantity, Keen Pets also stocks Pets Choice Dried Mealworms 100g and Pets Choice Dried Mealworms 200g.

Bulk mealworms for regular feeding

The 5kg pack is particularly useful where mealworms are fed regularly or to larger numbers of animals. Instead of repeatedly purchasing small packets, the bulk format provides a practical supply for larger chicken flocks, breeding facilities, aviaries, wildlife feeding stations and properties attracting significant numbers of garden birds.

Dried Mealworms can be offered as a treat, mixed with suitable foods or scattered through an appropriate feeding area to encourage natural searching and foraging behaviour.

Key benefits

• Large economical 5kg bulk pack
• Natural dried insect treat
• Protein-rich supplementary food
• Suitable for many wild and garden birds
• Popular treat for chickens and suitable poultry
• Convenient alternative to keeping live feeder insects
• Easy to portion according to the number of animals being fed
• Can be served dry or rehydrated
• Excellent for encouraging natural foraging behaviour
• Useful for larger flocks, breeders and frequent users
• Smaller 100g and 200g packs also available

Ideal for wild and garden birds

Many wild birds naturally include insects in their diet. Dried mealworms provide an easy way to add insect-based feeding variety to a garden bird station without having to handle live insects.

Place a controlled quantity in a clean bird feeder, feeding tray or bird table. They may also be offered alongside appropriate seed mixtures and other bird foods.

Browse the Bird Food & Treats range at Keen Pets for additional seed mixes, soft foods and treats that can be used to create a more varied feeding station.

A high-value treat for chickens

For chickens, mealworms are the sort of treat that can turn a relaxed flock into a small feathered stampede.

Scatter a measured quantity around the run or garden and allow the birds to scratch, search and forage for them. This turns feeding into enrichment while encouraging natural behaviour.

The 5kg bag is especially useful for people keeping larger poultry flocks because individual small packets can disappear surprisingly quickly when several enthusiastic chickens are involved.

Mealworms should remain a supplementary treat. A suitable complete poultry ration should still provide the majority of the diet so that birds receive the correct overall balance of protein, energy, vitamins and minerals.

Feed dry or rehydrate before serving

Pets Choice Dried Mealworms can be fed directly from the pack or rehydrated when a softer texture is preferred.

To rehydrate them, place the quantity required for the current feeding session into warm water and allow the mealworms to absorb moisture before serving.

Once water has been added, treat the mealworms like fresh food. Remove uneaten portions promptly rather than leaving moist insects sitting in a feeder where they may spoil.

How to feed

• Serve dry in a clean feeding dish.
• Scatter small quantities to encourage natural foraging.
• Mix with suitable bird or poultry feed.
• Use as a high-value reward when handling or training poultry.
• Soak briefly in warm water when a softer treat is preferred.

Always ensure animals have access to clean, fresh drinking water.

Mealworms are a treat, not a complete diet

Although dried mealworms contain valuable protein and dietary fat, they are not intended to replace a balanced main diet.

Feeding excessive amounts of any treat can reduce the amount of complete food consumed and potentially disturb the overall nutritional balance. Use mealworms for enrichment and feeding variety while continuing to provide a suitable species-specific main food.

Great for enrichment and natural behaviour

One of the easiest ways to use dried mealworms is to make the animal work a little for its snack.

For chickens, scatter them through a safe area so the birds have to scratch and search. For suitable garden birds, place small amounts in different feeding locations. This makes feeding more interesting than simply presenting the entire portion in one bowl.

For smaller seed-eating companion birds, Keen Pets also stocks Millet Spray 200g, another useful option for encouraging natural picking and foraging behaviour.

Which Pets Choice mealworm size should I choose?

Keen Pets stocks three convenient pack sizes:

• Pets Choice Dried Mealworms 100g – ideal for occasional feeding or trying mealworms for the first time.
• Pets Choice Dried Mealworms 200g – a useful middle size for regular garden bird or poultry feeding.
• Pets Choice Dried Mealworms 5kg – the bulk choice for larger flocks, breeders, farms and frequent feeding.

If you feed several birds or chickens every day, the 5kg option reduces the need to continually replace smaller packets.

Storage

With a bulk 5kg pack, good storage is particularly important. Keep the mealworms in a cool, dry place protected from moisture, excessive heat and direct sunlight.

After opening, reseal the original packaging securely or transfer the contents into clean, dry containers with tightly fitting lids. This also helps protect the product from insects, rodents and moisture.

Do not feed mealworms that become damp, mouldy, contaminated or develop an unusual smell.

Product details

• Brand: Pets Choice
• Product: Dried Mealworms
• Pack size: 5kg
• Product type: Natural dried insect treat
• Suitable for: Wild birds, chickens, poultry and other suitable insect-eating animals
• Feeding: Supplementary food or treat
• Other available sizes: 100g and 200g

More from Pets Choice

Browse the full Pets Choice range at Keen Pets for more bird and pet products from the brand.

Why choose Pets Choice Dried Mealworms 5kg?

Pets Choice Dried Mealworms 5kg makes sense when those little 100g bags have started disappearing faster than you can order them.

The bulk bag provides a practical supply for larger chicken flocks, regular garden bird feeding, breeders and properties where mealworms are used frequently. They are simple to store, easy to portion and can be served dry, rehydrated or scattered as part of a natural foraging activity.

Order from Keen Pets

Buy Pets Choice Dried Mealworms online from Keen Pets with nationwide delivery across South Africa. The 5kg pack is the bulk option for serious mealworm users, while the 100g and 200g packs are available when you need something smaller.