Feeding Mealworms to Wild Birds & Backyard Wildlife: A Gift for Nature (and Your Yard)

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Two Sparrows on a Wooden Fence

Want to turn your backyard into a vibrant, living nature show? Live mealworms are one of the most effective and nutritious foods you can offer to wild birds and other backyard wildlife.

Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or just love seeing wildlife visit your space, mealworms are a powerful, all-natural way to support local species and enjoy more active, colorful visitors.

Why Wild Birds Love Mealworms

Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) mimic the insects that birds naturally hunt in the wild. They’re especially valuable during:

• 🐣 Breeding season (for feeding chicks)

• 🪶 Molting and migration, when birds need extra energy

• ❄️ Winter, when insects are scarce but protein is still vital

• 🌧️ Rainy weather, when foraging is harder

They’re packed with:

• 🥩 High-quality protein

• 💧 Moisture content that helps hydration

• 🪺 Vital nutrients to support feather health and egg production

Live mealworms are also great for attracting species that won’t touch seed mixes, like:

• ✅ Bluebirds

• ✅ Wrens

• ✅ Robins

• ✅ Chickadees

• ✅ Orioles

• ✅ Nuthatches

• ✅ Titmice

• ✅ Even wild chipmunks, tree squirrels and wild lizards!

  
  

How to Feed Mealworms to Wild Birds

• Use a mealworm feeder with smooth sides to prevent escape

• A small deli cup, bowl or tray will suffice

• Offer in the morning and evening, when birds are most active

• Keep out of direct sun in hot months

• Offer a handful daily or more during nesting season

  
  

If you’re feeding wildlife year-round, consistency helps birds return day after day—and even raise their young nearby!

A daily offering of 50–100 mealworms can keep your local feathered friends well-fed and healthy.

🛒 Bring the Wild Closer—With Monthly Mealworm Delivery

At Solvang Mealworm Company, we believe feeding wild birds should be easy, joyful, and reliable.

Our Backyard Wildlife Plan:

• 📦 2,000 live mealworms per month

• 🐦 Great for bird lovers offering daily handfuls

• 🚚 Fresh, clean, and shipped monthly to your door

• 🧼 Chemical-free and ready to feed

  
  

👉 Subscribe Now to the Wild Bird & Backyard Wildlife Plan

Support the wildlife you love—with a treat they’ll never forget. Your backyard ecosystem will thank you.