Dried Calciworms

Dried Calciworms are the larvae of the black soldier fly, gently dried to keep their natural protein, fats and calcium. They're a valuable food for insect-eating birds, especially in spring, when calcium helps birds lay strong eggs and raise healthy young. Offer them on their own, or scatter over any of our bird seed mixes to support robins, blackbirds and wrens.

Key features:

• Naturally rich in calcium, more so than mealworms
• Packed with protein and fats for energy
• Ideal in spring and summer when birds are nesting
• Feed on their own or mixed with seed
• Attracts robins, blackbirds, song thrushes, wrens and starlings

Robins are often the first to find them, followed by blackbirds, song thrushes and dunnocks feeding at ground level. Wrens will appear from nearby cover such as shrubs, and starlings may arrive in a lively group. Blue tits and great tits will also take them from a table or dish.

Calciworms are naturally high in calcium, which female birds need to form eggshells and young birds need to build strong bones. They also provide protein for growth, and fats for energy, making them a nourishing extra alongside seed.

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Q1. Where and how much should I feed?
Offer on a bird table, ground tray or shallow dish, ideally near a hedge or shrub where birds feel safe. In warm, dry weather, soak the calciworms in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes before putting them out, to give birds extra moisture. A small handful a day, alongside your usual seed, is plenty.

Q2. How do I store it and keep feeders clean?
Store in a cool, dry place and ideally in a lidded container. Clear away any soaked calciworms that haven't been eaten by the end of the day, as they spoil quickly. Clean tables, trays and dishes every week or two with hot soapy water or a wildlife-safe disinfectant.