If you've been looking for a treat that's actually good for your flock (not just a fun snack), we want to introduce you to GrubTerra — dried black soldier fly larvae that are quickly becoming the go-to alternative to traditional mealworms for backyard chicken keepers.
Why GrubTerra instead of regular mealworms?
- Up to 75x more calcium than mealworms — great for stronger eggshells and consistent laying
- ~36% protein — supports feather regrowth, especially during molting season
- Cleaner sourcing — raised in the US and Mexico, not imported from China, with significantly lower heavy metal content than many imported dried-mealworm brands
- Sustainable — every pound of GrubTerra grubs diverts about 20 pounds of food waste from landfills
- No additives or preservatives — just a natural, high-value treat for chickens, ducks, turkeys, and other backyard birds
We recommend feeding a handful or two per day as a supplement to a balanced layer feed — not a replacement for it. It's an especially nice boost during molting season or the colder months when your flock could use the extra protein and calcium.
Try it with a discount
We've partnered with GrubTerra to get our flock (and yours) a discount. Use our link below to shop and save:
Shop GrubTerra and save with code THELOVELYHEN20
As always, we only recommend products we'd actually use with our own flock — this is one we're excited about.