Protein is essential for wild birds throughout the year, but particularly during spring and summer when adults are feeding hungry chicks. Insects naturally form part of many birds’ diets, so dried calciworms and mealworms help mimic the foods birds would normally find in the wild. Protein supports:

• Feather growth
• Muscle condition
• Chick development
• Recovery during moulting
• Energy levels

Both calciworms and mealworms contain natural oils and fats that provide valuable energy. This can be particularly helpful during: 

• Cold winter weather
• Wet conditions
• Breeding season
• Migration periods
• Late summer moulting  

Adding insect foods to your feeding routine can help birds maintain healthy body condition when they need extra support.

One of the biggest advantages of calciworms is their naturally high calcium content. Calcium plays an important role in:

• Bone strength
• Egg production
• Healthy chick growth
• Feather quality  

For birds raising young, calcium-rich foods can be specially beneficial during spring and early summer.

Another major benefit is convenience. Unlike live insects, dried insects:

• Require no special care
• Cannot escape
• Are easy to handle
• Stay fresh for long periods
• Can be stored in cupboards or containers  

They can be fed:

• On the ground
• In ground feeders
• Mixed into soft foods or seed mixes  

Many ground-feeding birds naturally prefer insects scattered across the ground or feeding trays.