What are Calciworms? Calciworms are the dried larvae of the black soldier fly, a harmless species of insect which originated from South America. Nowadays, black soldier fly are present across most temperate climates in America, Africa, Asia and Europe. Dried calciworms are small, slightly puffed-up worms with a dark brown colour and a distinctly savoury aroma. They have a high protein and fat content, which makes them a fantastically versatile food for a wide range of bird species.
A Great Alternative to Mealworms Mealworms are always a popular choice for bird feeding, but they can be an expensive treat for your feathered friends! Calciworms can be a great alternative as birds will love them just as much as mealworms. Just like mealworms, calciworms are a fantastic foodstuff that can be fed to wild birds and garden birds year round. They are particularly great during the winter months, when birds can find it hard to find a high-energy source of food elsewhere.
Suitable for Blackbirds Robins Chaffinches Greenfinches Bullfinches House Sparrows ,Tree Sparrows Great Spotted Woodpeckers Yellowhammers
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Calci Worms are a 100% natural highly nutritious protein rich treat for Wild Birds that will attract birds to your garden all year round. Calci Worms contain higher levels of Calcium than Dried Mealworms, so are ideal for feeding to the birds around breeding times as the Calcium helps in producing stronger eggshells. The Worms come in a handy plastic tub that has a re-sealable lid, which avoids waste & mess and keeps the feed fresh.
Calci Worms are perfect for those people who do not wish to handle live worms. All the goodness without the “squeamish” factor.
What are Calci Worms? Dried Calci Worms are the larvae of the Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens). Why are Calci Worms a good bird food source? The beauty of Calci Worms is that they contain high levels of protein and fats which makes them both delicious and nutritious for your garden visitors. In addition, they contain high levels of Calcium which is important in the breeding season for the production of strong healthy eggshells.
Birds adore Dried Calci Worms as they provide a valuable and nutritious source of food. Calci Worms are a favourite of garden birds all year round, though they are particularly popular in winter and summer when their energy requirements increase. In summer wild birds are very active buildings nest & raising their young and in winter they need nutritious food to stay warm, Dried Calci Worms provide the ideal food to give the birds at this time. Many wild birds eat insects as part of their natural diet, so feeding Dried Calci Worms mimics this behaviour.
Colour: Brown
Size: 1 g (Pack of 1)
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