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Live Mealworms – Tenebrio Molitor (USA Only)

Farm-Raised in Missouri | Fresh, Nutrient-Rich Protein for Poultry

Looking to buy live mealworms for your chickens or poultry? Our live Tenebrio Molitor mealworms, averaging ¾" in length, are raised in Missouri on wheat bran and hydrated with water gel crystals. Each order is packed fresh with 10% extra mealworms to ensure safe arrival.

Product Highlights:

  • Live mealworms – Tenebrio Molitor species
  • Born and raised in Missouri, fed with wheat bran & water gel
  • Shipped under one week old for maximum freshness
  • Pack sizes: 500 or 1,000 count (USA only)
  • Shipping: USPS Priority (Hold For Pickup)
  • Orders placed by Sunday 1 PM CST ship Monday
  • 10% extra mealworms included with every order
  • Ideal for use with Mealworm Growing Pods

Cold Weather Advisory

Mealworms may appear lifeless during cold weather due to dormancy. This is normal. Follow these care steps to revive them:

  1. Unpack immediately and ensure airflow
  2. Keep at room temperature (18–25°C / 64–77°F)
  3. Do not use direct heat – warming too fast can kill them
  4. Gently agitate the bulk bags and lay them flat
  5. Allow several hours for full recovery

99% of mealworms recover if treated correctly.

Storage & Growth Tips

  • Ideal Temperature: 20–28°C (68–80°F)
  • Ideal Humidity: 50–70%
  • Avoid high humidity

  • 5 stars: 4 (57%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (43%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Zoe J.
Good count and strong movement

A small portion was offered after the shipment settled. The worms became active after resting at room temperature as instructed. The purchase made sense after seeing it in use.

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Spencer K.
Lively after a short rest

Pickup happened the morning the box reached the post office. The worms became active after resting at room temperature as instructed.

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Opal T.
Woke up and got moving

Pickup happened the morning the box reached the post office. The active three-quarter-inch Tenebrio molitor showed good movement after a short rest at room temperature, and transfer into prepared bedding went smoothly. The only real reservation was postal pickup requiring a little planning.

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Leo S.
Immediate excitement in the run

A small portion was offered after the shipment settled. Chickens crossed the run at full speed, and not a single insect remained in the dish. The only real reservation was postal pickup requiring a little planning.

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Carter C.
Active once they warmed up

Quality and activity were good once the package was collected. The hold-for-pickup arrangement added an errand, though it also prevented the live shipment from sitting on a porch. A small compromise involved postal pickup requiring a little planning.

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Graham M.
The flock noticed in seconds

A few insects looked quiet on arrival, but following the acclimation directions brought normal movement back. No external heat was needed. Live mealworms has stayed in the rotation since then. Nothing extra was needed at the next use.

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Clara T.
I’d definitely buy these again when I want something extra for the flock.

Ordered the live mealworms and they arrived in good shape. The chickens went crazy for them and it’s been an easy way to give them a healthy treat.

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