Mealworms - Mealworms are the larvae of the flour beetle, an insect native to Britain, and are 48% protein and 40% fat, making them an excellent food for birds. Since their diet is vegetarian they are especially safe, unlike maggots which can pass on diseases. They will be appreciated by many species throughout the year and especially during the nesting season for adult birds to feed their young. Serve a few dozen at a time, from a shallow, steep-sided dish covered from the rain. Buy Online Shop
Dried Mealworms - Highly nutritious but easier to store than live worms, dried mealworms can be kept indefinitely. They’re also ideal for anyone who is squeamish about handling live foods. Adult birds eat them with relish, but they are unsuitable for fledglings as they do not provide moisture. Buy Online Shop
Mini Mealworms - Typically 13-18mm long, these young mealworms are particularly suitable for fledglings just starting to feed themselves. Buy Online Shop
Waxworms - The larvae of the greater wax moth, waxworms are large, soft and easily digested. High levels of protein, fat and moisture make them an excellent food for many birds, including all members of the thrush family as well as dunnocks and blackcaps. Feed sparingly: these juicy morsels will prove very popular. Buy Online Shop
Earthworms - These are a native British species bred to provide a treat for thrushes and other birds, especially when the ground is too dry for them to find their own. Easily fed from a shallow, steep-sided dish. Buy Online Shop