{"product_id":"live-and-farm-raised-mealworms","title":"Live and Farm-Raised Mealworms","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMealworms \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Tenebrio \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolitor) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChickens \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoultry |\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,000 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCount \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for live mealworms for chickens, backyard poultry, or your flock's feeding routine? Gone Broody Live Mealworms (Tenebrio Molitor) are farm-raised in Missouri and shipped fresh for poultry keepers who want live mealworms on hand. Averaging ¾ inch long, these mealworms are raised on wheat bran and hydrated with water gel crystals. Every order includes 10% extra mealworms to help account for shipping and support a successful arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from 500-count or 1,000-count packages, depending on how many live mealworms you need. Orders are shipped via USPS Priority Mail with Hold For Pickup service and are available for delivery within the United States only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Tenebrio Molitor Mealworms:\u003c\/strong\u003e A live mealworm option for chickens and poultry keepers looking to add mealworms to their flock care routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm-Raised in Missouri:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised on wheat bran and hydrated with water gel crystals for a clearly defined rearing process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshly Shipped:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mealworms are shipped when less than one week old, helping keep the order fresh in transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10% Extra Mealworms Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each order contains 10% more mealworms than the selected count to help account for shipping-related losses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Package Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select 500 or 1,000 live mealworms to suit your intended quantity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Mealworm Growing Pods:\u003c\/strong\u003e These live mealworms are suitable for use with Mealworm Growing Pods, making them an option for customers planning to grow their mealworms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Order Schedule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping method:\u003c\/strong\u003e USPS Priority Mail with Hold For Pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeekly cutoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders placed by Sunday at 1 PM CST ship on Monday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping area:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCold Weather Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive mealworms may become dormant during cold weather and can arrive appearing lifeless. This can be a normal response to low temperatures. Give them time to warm gradually before deciding they have not survived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpack the mealworms promptly and provide adequate airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep them at room temperature, ideally 64–77°F (18–25°C), while they recover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid direct heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warming mealworms too quickly can kill them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently agitate the bulk bags and lay them flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow several hours for recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith proper handling, the supplied care guidance indicates that 99% of mealworms recover from cold-weather dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Mealworm Storage and Growing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–80°F (20–28°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–70%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid high humidity when storing or growing mealworms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnow Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive mealworms are available for shipping within the United States only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect either the 500-count or 1,000-count package when ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders placed by Sunday at 1 PM CST ship on Monday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold temperatures may cause temporary dormancy. Follow the care instructions above and avoid direct heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning to raise your mealworms? Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mealworm-growing-pods\" title=\"mealworm growing pods\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMealworm Growing Pods\u003c\/a\u003e for a related product option.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatching Time","offers":[{"title":"500 Count","offer_id":67748799348990,"sku":"MWMW2","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Count","offer_id":67748799381758,"sku":"MWMW3","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/3329\/2030\/files\/Live_Tenebrio_Molitor_mealworms_for_chickens_and_poultry_farm-raised_in_Missouri.jpg?v=1792690873","url":"https:\/\/www.gonebroody.com\/products\/live-and-farm-raised-mealworms","provider":"Gone Broody","version":"1.0","type":"link"}