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anyone seriously raising mealworms?

16 years ago

Hello,

Is anyone else currently seriously raising mealworms?? I've been at it for 18 months and could use some moral support. I'm amazed at the quantities of bugs I have to support in order to have a daily scoop of mealworms. I know I don't really have to give them so much in the winter, as I also give them suet, but 1) I figure I need my colony producing good quantities at all times if I expect good production in the summer, and 2) the wrens, woodpeckers, and titmice help them eat them.

Anyway, I'm blown away by how much work it is. I'm wondering if anyone else has more experience and maybe some pointers.

My worms are in cornmeal, and they get mostly sweet potatoes but occasionally carrots or fruit.

I have to say, as expensive as these things are to buy, I totally understand it!

Ann

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