6.3Kg Dried Chubby Mixes (Mealworms & Black Soldier Fly Larvae)

We are mixing it up here at Chubby with a combination of our great-tasting Mealworms and�Black Soldier Fly Larvae.
This mix�is sure to enrich your pet's (or wild bird's) diet giving them a boost of�Protein�and�Calcium�in one handy mixed bag.

We all know why our pets love our�great-tasting Mealworms, but what about our�Black Soldier Fly Larvae?

Chubby Dried�Black Soldier Fly Larvae are comparable to dried mealworms but have a�much higher nutritional value. They have�23 to 61 times more calcium�than other commonly fed feeder insects and naturally feature a well-balanced calcium-phosphorus ratio. Research has shown that natural feed with balanced Ca:P ratios increases animal health and contributes to stronger bones and shiny feathers

Calcium�is especially important for laying birds such as chickens. Lack of calcium can result in poor laying, soft shells and can cause behavour problems such as egg eating as the chicken tries to recoup the much-needed calcium. Feeding�BSFL�as a treat�is�an excellent way to increase these vital nutrients and we can assure you, they will soon become a favourite!�

Calci��worms�are in fact the larvae of the�Black Soldier Fly�(Hermetia illucens). Despite�carrying a somewhat aggressive-sounding name, they are�harmless�and when alive do not�bite.�During its larva phase,�which lasts a few weeks,�it feeds off various kinds�of organic material, converting�this to proteins. The�adult fly is able to entirely�live off the nutritional�reserves it had built�up as a larva. This is�why Dried CalciWorms have