FLOCKLEADER Freedom Fly Black Soldier Fly Larvae Bird Treats, 1 lb

Feed these black soldier fly larvae treats by hand or scatter them for birds to forage, at 1/2 to 2 tablespoons per bird a day for birds 8 weeks or older. The pack holds 454 g (1 lb) of whole dried larvae, and the manufacturer describes the grubs as suitable for all poultry species. Kentucky is where the larvae are raised and dried; Arkansas is where they are put into packages.

Do these larvae treats suit your flock?

Two checks settle it before you buy. The manufacturer gives the treat to birds from 8 weeks of age, so younger chicks fall outside the stated age. The birds you feed can be any poultry species, since the larvae are described as suitable for all of them.

The portion is measured per bird: 1/2 to 2 tablespoons a day. A 454 g (1 lb) pack therefore suits a flock where you can portion by the spoon rather than by the handful, and the resealable inner bag keeps the remainder closed between feeds.

What the dried black soldier fly larvae are

The only ingredient is whole dried black soldier fly larvae. The manufacturer states that the larvae contain calcium, protein and healthy fats, and the pack lists black soldier fly larvae as both the ingredient and the special ingredient.

The larvae are grown and dried in Kentucky, then packaged in Arkansas. The manufacturer states that the insects are raised without antibiotics or pesticides, are fed a regulated diet and carry no added hormones. Processing takes place in facilities compliant with FSMA standards.

How the larvae work as a treat

• The whole dried larvae can go out by hand, one bird at a time, or be scattered so the flock forages for them; the pack names encouraging natural foraging behaviour as the product benefit.
• Each bird gets 1/2 to 2 tablespoons a day, a range that lets you scale the portion to the number of birds you keep.
• The larvae come whole and dried in a 454 g (1 lb) pack, with a resealable inner bag inside the box.
• The box is made from 100% recycled paperboard, and both the box and the inner bag are 100% curbside recyclable once empty.

Questions about the 1 lb pack

How much do I feed each bird?

The manufacturer suggests 1/2 to 2 tablespoons per bird a day, given as a treat.

What age can birds start eating them?

The larvae are for birds 8 weeks or older.

Which birds can eat these larvae?

The manufacturer describes the larvae as suitable for all poultry species.

How much is in one pack?

One pack holds 454 g (1 lb), listed as 16 ounce.

Can I feed them by scattering?

Yes. The manufacturer gives two options: feed the larvae by hand or scatter them to encourage foraging.