{"product_id":"the-mealworm-growing-pods","title":"The Mealworm Growing Pods","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBugFactory Mealworm Growing Pods – 3-Tier DIY Mealworm Farming Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your own live mealworms at home with the BugFactory Mealworm Growing Pods, a 3-tier mealworm farming kit designed for indoor insect raising. The modular system gives pet owners, poultry keepers, families, and hobbyists a practical way to turn suitable kitchen scraps into a renewable supply of live mealworms for chickens, birds, reptiles, fish, and other mealworm-eating pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tray can yield approximately 150–300g of mealworms. With a stackable design that fits into an indoor setup, the system makes it easier to maintain a mealworm colony year-round while reducing your dependence on repeatedly purchasing feeder insects. If you're looking for a hands-on approach to \u003ca href=\"\/vi\/collections\/mealworms\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mealworms\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emealworms\u003c\/a\u003e for your flock or pets, this kit provides the equipment needed to get started—just add live mealworms separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-Tier Mealworm Growing System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three stackable growing trays provide dedicated space for raising mealworms indoors while keeping your setup organized and compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150–300g Yield Per Tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each tray can produce approximately 150–300g of mealworms, giving you a renewable source of live feeder insects at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn Food Scraps Into Feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable scraps such as carrot peels and apple cores can be used in the growing process, helping put everyday kitchen scraps to practical use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade From Recycled Plastic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The growing pods are made from 100% recycled fridge-freezer plastic, supporting a more resource-conscious approach to raising feeder insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular, Stackable Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tiered format keeps multiple growing trays together in one system, making indoor mealworm farming easier to organize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Feeding Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home-grown mealworms can be used for chickens and other poultry, birds, reptiles, fish, and other animals that eat mealworms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Mealworms at Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping a regular supply of live mealworms can mean repeatedly buying more as you need them. The BugFactory Mealworm Growing Pods offer another option: establish and maintain your own colony indoors and produce mealworms as part of an ongoing growing cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the pods in a warm indoor area between 68–80°F (20–27°C) and provide appropriate vegetable scraps such as carrot peels or apple cores. The system can be used throughout the year, making it useful for poultry keepers and pet owners who want a consistent DIY source of live feeder insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor chicken keepers, home-grown mealworms can be offered as an alternative to purchasing packaged mealworms each time you need them. You can also explore Gone Broody's \u003ca href=\"\/vi\/collections\/treats\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Treats\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epoultry treats\u003c\/a\u003e for additional treat options for your flock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e BugFactory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mealworm growing kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-tier modular, stackable growing system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 150–300g of mealworms per tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% recycled fridge-freezer plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–80°F (20–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raising live mealworms for birds, reptiles, poultry, fish, pets, and educational insect-farming projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 growing trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 beetle inlay tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 plastic tweezer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 carbon filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnow Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive mealworms are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will need to purchase live mealworms separately to start your colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe growing pods are intended for use in a warm indoor environment between 68–80°F (20–27°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach growing tray can yield approximately 150–300g of mealworms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the BugFactory Mealworm Growing Kit include live mealworms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Live mealworms are not included and must be purchased separately to begin your colony. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/vi\/collections\/mealworms\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mealworms\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emealworm collection\u003c\/a\u003e for available mealworm options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat animals can I raise mealworms for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mealworms grown in this system can be used for animals that eat mealworms, including chickens and other poultry, birds, reptiles, and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I keep the mealworm growing pods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the pods indoors in a warm area between 68–80°F (20–27°C).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bug Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48993780695294,"sku":"DMWGPOD","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/3329\/2030\/files\/BugFactory_3-tier_Mealworm_Growing_Pods_for_raising_live_mealworms_at_home.jpg?v=1790353776","url":"https:\/\/www.gonebroody.com\/vi\/products\/the-mealworm-growing-pods","provider":"Gone Broody","version":"1.0","type":"link"}