lv4dogs
12-10-2004, 01:34 PM
I just found out mealworms are a great treat for hamsters. I got Chica one & she LOVES them. I'm also going to start to give them to my rats as an occasional treat.
They are also a great treat for birds. If I end up with too many I will put them out for the birds I feed. (Not sure if they are good for pet birds, but I imagine they can be for the right breed)
I was thinking about possibly breeding them so I will always have a supply on hand. I remember breding years ago in school, they were very very easy. I do know they live off of oats. But can't remember too much more. I have looked on a few sites & found some info, but was wondering if anyone here does the same & what technique/supplies you use.
Breeding them wouldn't matter to me much as they are very cheap but the small mealworms are very hard to find in my area, mainly just the super worms are around me. I can feed the big ones, but I have to decapitate them first as they have a nasty bite, even when going down.
They are also a great treat for birds. If I end up with too many I will put them out for the birds I feed. (Not sure if they are good for pet birds, but I imagine they can be for the right breed)
I was thinking about possibly breeding them so I will always have a supply on hand. I remember breding years ago in school, they were very very easy. I do know they live off of oats. But can't remember too much more. I have looked on a few sites & found some info, but was wondering if anyone here does the same & what technique/supplies you use.
Breeding them wouldn't matter to me much as they are very cheap but the small mealworms are very hard to find in my area, mainly just the super worms are around me. I can feed the big ones, but I have to decapitate them first as they have a nasty bite, even when going down.