Mealworms FAQs
Are mealworms good bird food?
Mealworms are a great source of natural, nutritious food for birds. Packed with healthy fat, protein and fibre that help strength and growth, mealworms make great bird food that feeds hungry birds all year round. You can also add mealworms to dried bird food such as seed mixes to create a more varied and attractive offering around your feeder.
What garden birds eat mealworms?
Soft-billed and perching birds love to eat mealworms — so watch out for these birds around your feeder:
- House sparrows
- Blue tits
- Robins
- Starlings
- Thrushes
Many other varieties of birds also eat mealworms if they’re available, which makes them a great food for attracting birds all year round.