Live Calci Worms

Name: Live Calci Worms
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£4.99

Nutritional Powerhouse - All in one natural superfood. Live Calci Worms are high in protein, healthy fats, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Everything your birds need

Health & Performance - High calcium content helps build stronger eggshells and better egg quality in chickens. Nutrients help boost immunity and gut health

Behaviour & Well-being - Live Calciworms reduces stress and harmful pecking by stimulating natural foraging and bonding behaviours. Enhancing physical and emotional well-being

Eco & Sustainability Benefits - Our UK grown Live Calci Worms are sustainable, low-impact and planet friendly offering a natural and environmentally responsible to imported alternatives

Fun! - Birds have instincts to hunt for insects. Live Calciworms help engage and enrich a bird's experience

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Live Calci Worms

Unlocking the secret to happier, healthier hens!

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Live On Arrival Guarantee

We ship all Live Calci Worms via Royal Mail Tracked 24 (Mon–Thu) to guarantee maximum freshness. Larvae can "sleep" during cold transit. If they don't wake up after 30 minutes at room temperature, message us a video within 24 hours for a no-quibble free replacement. Fast, fresh, and guaranteed.

Why feed Live Calci Worms?

Trigger Natural Instincts

Insects have always been part of a wild birds diet. Seeing them triggers foraging behaviours and scratching

Superior Hydration

Alongside nutrients, live insects also provide essential hydration, making it a complete food for animals

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No 'Gut Loading' Required

High calcium content makes them nutritionally rounded and does not require any dusting or additives

Feature	Live Calci Worms	Dried Calci Worms
Nutrient Density	Balanced and Highly Bioavailable	Very High Protien and Calcium
Hydration	High (Excellent for Reptiles)	Low, provide with water
Storage	2–3 weeks (Room Temp)	6 Months
Activity	Movement triggers significant natural foraging responses	Dried insects trigger basic foraging response

How to use Live Calci Worms

Weigh and Measure

We recommend that each chicken gets 10g of live Calci Worms a day. If you don't have scales to hand, this is about 60 larvae.

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Scatter

Scatter the live Calci Worms near your birds. Doing this onto the floor and not into a bowl gives your birds more opportunity for scratching and foraging.

Your hens will LOVE their live larvae. Once they have had a taste of them they will be excited for their treat every day.

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Storage

Keep the live Calci Worms in the container with the lid firmly on. Keep below 18°C and use within 10 days.

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For a longer-lasting, easy-to-store option, try our dried calciworms, ideal for year-round feeding

Live Calci Worm FAQs

What is the recommended feeding quantity for chickens? We recommend a daily serving of approximately 10g of live larvae per bird. This provides a significant protein and calcium boost while encouraging natural foraging behaviors. While Calci Worms are a "superfood," they should be offered alongside a balanced, high-quality poultry feed to ensure a complete diet.

Do I need to feed or "gut load" the live larvae? Answer: No! One of the biggest benefits of Calci Worms is that they arrive nutritionally complete. They have already stored all the protein and calcium they need to be a "superfood" for your pets. You can feed them directly to your reptiles, birds, or poultry the moment they arrive.

How are Live Calci Worms delivered? To ensure your treats arrive as fresh as possible, we use Royal Mail 24 Tracked delivery. We prioritize the health of the larvae, so we dispatch Monday–Thursday only. Orders placed after 2 PM on Thursday are shipped first thing Monday morning to avoid the worms sitting in a sorting office over the weekend.

How are Live Calci Worms Packaged? Your Live Calci Worms will be in a resealable plastic container with small ventilation holes in the lid. The package is designed to fit through your letter box to avoid any missed delivery issues.

What happens if my worms arrive dead? Black Soldier Fly larvae are native to the tropics and so are used to much warmer temperatures than in the UK. When they get cold they will stop moving but they will still be alive and can be revived by warming them up. However, on the rare occasion they do not revive, we offer a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. Simple, take a video within 24 hours of delivery and contact us for a replacement

How do I store Live Calci Worms and how long do they last? Unlike mealworms, Live Calci Worms (Black Soldier Fly Larvae) should not be kept in the fridge. They stay at their nutritional peak for 2–3 weeks when stored at room temperature 10°C - 18°C. Keep them in the tub provided with the lid closed; they require very little oxygen and are extremely low-maintenance.

Why have some of the larvae turned black? This is normal. As live Calci Worms move into the later parts of their life cycle they stop eating, turn dark and stop moving. They are still nutritious and healthy. In fact, as the live Calci Worms darken, the levels of Chitin in their bodies increase which has a number of health benefits for birds, especially for gut health and immunity.

What happens if the larvae turn into flies? If your Live Calci Worms have been around for around 2 weeks, and have been warm enough, they may emerge as an adult fly. This is not an issue. The fly will not eat anything and cannot spread any diseases. They are non-invasive and will just fly away.

What if my chickens are hesitant to eat them? Some chickens may be suspicious of new food at first. We find that in almost all cases, once one tries one the rest will follow suit and they will quickly identify them as a top tier treat. From then on they will go crazy for them. Scatter Live Calci Worms on the ground for a few days in a row and you will see how quickly they start loving them.