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Live Mealworm Beetles (Tenebrio molitor) for Breeding | 250 or 500 Count
Starting a mealworm colony or adding breeding beetles to an existing setup? These live mealworm beetles (Tenebrio molitor) are intended for breeding and mealworm production, giving you young adult beetles to establish or expand your colony. Shipped at under one week old, they are supplied at an early adult stage for customers raising mealworms as a supplemental feed source for poultry, reptiles, and other suitable insect-eating animals.
Choose from 250 or 500 live mealworm beetles, depending on the size of your breeding project. Pair them with any growing pods to support your colony setup and keep your mealworm production organized.
Key Features
- Live Tenebrio molitor Beetles: Adult mealworm beetles for customers establishing or expanding a mealworm breeding colony.
- Young Adult Beetles: Shipped at under one week old, providing young breeders for your mealworm production setup.
- Two Quantity Options: Choose 250 or 500 beetles to suit your colony-building needs.
- 10% Extra Beetles: Each order includes 10% additional beetles to help offset potential losses during shipping.
- Scheduled Monday Shipping: Orders placed by Sunday at 1 PM CST ship the following Monday, helping you plan for the arrival of your live insects.
- Cold-Weather Packaging: Insulated packaging and heat packs are included as needed to help protect live beetles during colder weather.
Build Your Mealworm Breeding Colony
Mealworm beetles are the adult stage of the mealworm life cycle and are used to produce eggs that develop into mealworm larvae. Maintaining suitable temperature and humidity helps support egg production and colony health. For a more organized breeding setup, pair your beetles with HatchingTime Mealworm Growing Pods.
Mealworms can be raised as a supplemental feed source for poultry and reptiles. If you keep chickens, producing mealworms at home can provide another option for supplying insects to your flock, while a managed colony gives you a way to work toward a more consistent supply over time.
Specifications
- Product: Live mealworm beetles
- Scientific name: Tenebrio molitor
- Available quantities: 250 or 500 beetles
- Age at shipping: Under one week old
- Shipping coverage: United States only
- Shipping carrier: USPS Priority, Hold For Pickup
- Shipping schedule: Orders placed by Sunday at 1 PM CST ship the following Monday
- Extra quantity: 10% additional beetles included to offset potential transit losses
Temperature and Humidity for Mealworm Beetles
Suitable environmental conditions are important when maintaining a mealworm breeding colony. The recommended conditions provided for this product are:
- Temperature: 20–28°C (68–80°F)
- Humidity: 50–70%
Conditions outside the recommended range can slow development and contribute to issues such as mold or dust mites. Monitor your colony's environment to help maintain suitable breeding conditions.
Cold-Weather Shipping and Dormant Beetles
During winter, insulated packaging and heat packs are used as needed to help protect live mealworm beetles in transit. Beetles exposed to cold temperatures may arrive dormant. This can be a natural response to cold exposure and does not necessarily mean the beetles have died.
If your beetles arrive dormant, follow these steps:
- Unpack the containers to allow airflow.
- Keep the beetles at room temperature, between 18–25°C (64–77°F).
- Avoid direct heat or rapid warming.
- Gently agitate bulk bags to distribute the beetles.
- Allow several hours for recovery.
Many dormant beetles may become active again when handled carefully and allowed to warm gradually.
Know Before You Buy
- U.S. shipping only: This product is available for shipment within the United States.
- Hold for pickup: USPS Priority orders are shipped with Hold For Pickup service. Check your local post office's pickup arrangements when planning delivery.
- Order cutoff: Place your order by Sunday at 1 PM CST for shipment the following Monday.
- Cold-weather arrival: Beetles may be dormant after exposure to low temperatures. Allow time for gradual warming before assessing their activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are live mealworm beetles used for?
Live mealworm beetles are the adult stage of Tenebrio molitor and are commonly kept to breed mealworms. The beetles lay eggs that develop into larvae, which can be raised as feed for suitable insect-eating animals.
Can chickens eat mealworm beetles?
Yes! Mealworm beetles may be offered to chickens as a supplemental insect feed in moderation. Introduce them as part of a balanced feeding routine rather than as a replacement for complete poultry feed.
What temperature and humidity do mealworm beetles need?
The recommended conditions provided for this colony setup are 20–28°C (68–80°F) and 50–70% humidity.
When will my order ship?
Orders placed by Sunday at 1 PM CST ship the following Monday. Orders are sent through USPS Priority with Hold For Pickup service.
Why Buy From Gone Broody?
Real help. Practical guidance. No high-pressure sales pitch.
Gone Broody was built for customers who want more than a product page and a Buy Now button. We specialize in poultry products, from everyday flock supplies and incubation equipment to chicken coop kits, fully assembled coops, and large custom builds.
More importantly, we actually help you sort through the options. We’ll talk through your flock, your property, your goals, and your budget and help you find the product that makes the most sense for how you actually keep chickens.
We’d rather help you buy the right thing than the most expensive thing.
Real Help From People Who Know the Products
Some purchases are simple. Others involve sizing, customization, site preparation, delivery, setup, or choosing between several very different products. That’s where knowledgeable customer service matters.
Ask questions. Send us a sketch. Tell us what you’re worried about. If a simpler option works better, we’ll tell you. If we think you’re about to outgrow something, we’ll tell you that too.
More Choices. Better Guidance.
Because Gone Broody works with multiple builders, brands, hatcheries, and specialty suppliers, we aren’t limited to recommending one manufacturer’s solution. We can help you compare different styles, materials, sizes, features, and price points and find the best match for your flock.
No high-pressure sales pitch. No forcing every customer into the same product. Just practical, knowledgeable help finding what works for you.
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- Description
- Why Buy from Us
Live Mealworm Beetles (Tenebrio molitor) for Breeding | 250 or 500 Count
Starting a mealworm colony or adding breeding beetles to an existing setup? These live mealworm beetles (Tenebrio molitor) are intended for breeding and mealworm production, giving you young adult beetles to establish or expand your colony. Shipped at under one week old, they are supplied at an early adult stage for customers raising mealworms as a supplemental feed source for poultry, reptiles, and other suitable insect-eating animals.
Choose from 250 or 500 live mealworm beetles, depending on the size of your breeding project. Pair them with any growing pods to support your colony setup and keep your mealworm production organized.
Key Features
- Live Tenebrio molitor Beetles: Adult mealworm beetles for customers establishing or expanding a mealworm breeding colony.
- Young Adult Beetles: Shipped at under one week old, providing young breeders for your mealworm production setup.
- Two Quantity Options: Choose 250 or 500 beetles to suit your colony-building needs.
- 10% Extra Beetles: Each order includes 10% additional beetles to help offset potential losses during shipping.
- Scheduled Monday Shipping: Orders placed by Sunday at 1 PM CST ship the following Monday, helping you plan for the arrival of your live insects.
- Cold-Weather Packaging: Insulated packaging and heat packs are included as needed to help protect live beetles during colder weather.
Build Your Mealworm Breeding Colony
Mealworm beetles are the adult stage of the mealworm life cycle and are used to produce eggs that develop into mealworm larvae. Maintaining suitable temperature and humidity helps support egg production and colony health. For a more organized breeding setup, pair your beetles with HatchingTime Mealworm Growing Pods.
Mealworms can be raised as a supplemental feed source for poultry and reptiles. If you keep chickens, producing mealworms at home can provide another option for supplying insects to your flock, while a managed colony gives you a way to work toward a more consistent supply over time.
Specifications
- Product: Live mealworm beetles
- Scientific name: Tenebrio molitor
- Available quantities: 250 or 500 beetles
- Age at shipping: Under one week old
- Shipping coverage: United States only
- Shipping carrier: USPS Priority, Hold For Pickup
- Shipping schedule: Orders placed by Sunday at 1 PM CST ship the following Monday
- Extra quantity: 10% additional beetles included to offset potential transit losses
Temperature and Humidity for Mealworm Beetles
Suitable environmental conditions are important when maintaining a mealworm breeding colony. The recommended conditions provided for this product are:
- Temperature: 20–28°C (68–80°F)
- Humidity: 50–70%
Conditions outside the recommended range can slow development and contribute to issues such as mold or dust mites. Monitor your colony's environment to help maintain suitable breeding conditions.
Cold-Weather Shipping and Dormant Beetles
During winter, insulated packaging and heat packs are used as needed to help protect live mealworm beetles in transit. Beetles exposed to cold temperatures may arrive dormant. This can be a natural response to cold exposure and does not necessarily mean the beetles have died.
If your beetles arrive dormant, follow these steps:
- Unpack the containers to allow airflow.
- Keep the beetles at room temperature, between 18–25°C (64–77°F).
- Avoid direct heat or rapid warming.
- Gently agitate bulk bags to distribute the beetles.
- Allow several hours for recovery.
Many dormant beetles may become active again when handled carefully and allowed to warm gradually.
Know Before You Buy
- U.S. shipping only: This product is available for shipment within the United States.
- Hold for pickup: USPS Priority orders are shipped with Hold For Pickup service. Check your local post office's pickup arrangements when planning delivery.
- Order cutoff: Place your order by Sunday at 1 PM CST for shipment the following Monday.
- Cold-weather arrival: Beetles may be dormant after exposure to low temperatures. Allow time for gradual warming before assessing their activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are live mealworm beetles used for?
Live mealworm beetles are the adult stage of Tenebrio molitor and are commonly kept to breed mealworms. The beetles lay eggs that develop into larvae, which can be raised as feed for suitable insect-eating animals.
Can chickens eat mealworm beetles?
Yes! Mealworm beetles may be offered to chickens as a supplemental insect feed in moderation. Introduce them as part of a balanced feeding routine rather than as a replacement for complete poultry feed.
What temperature and humidity do mealworm beetles need?
The recommended conditions provided for this colony setup are 20–28°C (68–80°F) and 50–70% humidity.
When will my order ship?
Orders placed by Sunday at 1 PM CST ship the following Monday. Orders are sent through USPS Priority with Hold For Pickup service.
Why Buy From Gone Broody?
Real help. Practical guidance. No high-pressure sales pitch.
Gone Broody was built for customers who want more than a product page and a Buy Now button. We specialize in poultry products, from everyday flock supplies and incubation equipment to chicken coop kits, fully assembled coops, and large custom builds.
More importantly, we actually help you sort through the options. We’ll talk through your flock, your property, your goals, and your budget and help you find the product that makes the most sense for how you actually keep chickens.
We’d rather help you buy the right thing than the most expensive thing.
Real Help From People Who Know the Products
Some purchases are simple. Others involve sizing, customization, site preparation, delivery, setup, or choosing between several very different products. That’s where knowledgeable customer service matters.
Ask questions. Send us a sketch. Tell us what you’re worried about. If a simpler option works better, we’ll tell you. If we think you’re about to outgrow something, we’ll tell you that too.
More Choices. Better Guidance.
Because Gone Broody works with multiple builders, brands, hatcheries, and specialty suppliers, we aren’t limited to recommending one manufacturer’s solution. We can help you compare different styles, materials, sizes, features, and price points and find the best match for your flock.
No high-pressure sales pitch. No forcing every customer into the same product. Just practical, knowledgeable help finding what works for you.