{"product_id":"flockleader-freedom-fly-larvae-treats-1-lb","title":"FLOCKLEADER Freedom Fly Black Soldier Fly Larvae Bird Treats, 1 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81081\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem form\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget audience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct benefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEncourages natural foraging behavior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecial ingredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Soldier Fly Larvae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried Black Soldier Fly Larvae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Pound (Pack of 1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e454 g (1 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnit count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSustainable protein source, USA-made, eco-friendly packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDo these larvae treats suit your flock?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the dried black soldier fly larvae are\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow the larvae work as a treat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach bird gets 1\/2 to 2 tablespoons a day, a range that lets you scale the portion to the number of birds you keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe larvae come whole and dried in a 454 g (1 lb) pack, with a resealable inner bag inside the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is made from 100% recycled paperboard, and both the box and the inner bag are 100% curbside recyclable once empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the 1 lb pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I feed each bird?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer suggests 1\/2 to 2 tablespoons per bird a day, given as a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat age can birds start eating them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe larvae are for birds 8 weeks or older.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich birds can eat these larvae?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer describes the larvae as suitable for all poultry species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much is in one pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne pack holds 454 g (1 lb), listed as 16 ounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I feed them by scattering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The manufacturer gives two options: feed the larvae by hand or scatter them to encourage foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FLOCKLEADER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44479134072895,"sku":null,"price":31.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/flockleader-bird-treats-1lb.jpg?v=1794753626","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/flockleader-freedom-fly-larvae-treats-1-lb","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}