Hatortempt Black Soldier Fly Larvae Bird Treats, 10 lb, for chickens

This 10 lb (4.54 kg) pack of black soldier fly larvae bird treats gives you dried larvae as a single-ingredient treat for chickens, wild birds and other small animals. The larvae contain 40% protein and 4% calcium, and the pack holds 160 ounces in total. Each order is one pack, and the larvae arrive as whole granules that have been hand-inspected.

The larvae can be fed straight from the pack

The dried black soldier fly larvae are ready to use as they come, with no preparation needed. The manufacturer lists the pack as intended for training and foraging, so a handful can be offered by hand as a reward or scattered for birds to peck at. The item form is granule, and the larvae are dried whole rather than ground.

Which animals can eat these black soldier fly larvae?

Check that the animal you plan to feed is on the stated list before ordering. The manufacturer names chickens, wild birds, ducks, hamsters and reptiles as suitable. If your animal is not one of these, the pack is not intended for it. The pack is a single 10 lb unit, so it suits someone with several birds or a flock rather than a single small pet.

The protein, calcium and inspection behind each pack

Each larva carries 40% protein and 4% calcium, and the whole larvae are dried after the insects have been raised on a diet of wheat, carrots and squash. The manufacturer hand-inspects the batch for whole larvae and screens out dust, so the pack contains intact pieces. The granules are sized to be eaten as a treat rather than mixed as a complete diet.

What should I check before ordering this size?

How much does the pack weigh?

The pack weighs 10 lb, which is 4.54 kg, and contains 160 ounces of larvae. It is one pack, not a multi-pack.

Which animals is the pack meant for?

The manufacturer lists chickens, wild birds, ducks, hamsters and reptiles as the animals this pack suits.

What are the larvae fed on?

The larvae are raised on a diet of wheat, carrots and squash before being dried.

Are the larvae whole or crushed?

The larvae are sold as whole dried granules and are hand-inspected to remove dust.

What is inside the larvae

The only ingredient named is dried black soldier fly larvae, which contain 40% protein and 4% calcium. The larvae are fed on wheat, carrots and squash before drying. The pack is 10 lb, and the larvae arrive whole and ready to offer.