Description
Our Live Calci Worms (live Black Soldier Fly larvae) are a popular natural treat for UK chicken keepers, supplied in a 500g easy-feed tube designed to make feeding clean, simple and controlled.
Each tube contains 500g of live Calci Worms, which is approximately enough to feed around 6 birds, depending on how often you treat your flock. The tube format allows you to pour exactly what you need, reseal, and store the rest with minimal mess or waste.
This listing is for a one-time purchase, ideal if you want to try Calci Worms for the first time or top up your supply as needed.
What you’ll receive
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500g of live Calci Worms (live Black Soldier Fly larvae)
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Supplied in a resealable, easy-pour tube
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Fresh, active larvae packed and delivered to your door
Why chicken keepers choose Live Calci Worms
✔ Natural, high-value treat
Live Calci Worms are naturally rich in calcium and protein, making them a popular supplemental treat when fed alongside a complete diet.
✔ Encourages natural behaviour
Because they’re live and moving, Calci Worms trigger instinctive pecking, scratching and foraging, helping keep chickens active and engaged.
✔ Clean, controlled feeding
The tube design makes it easy to portion small or larger amounts without spilling half a bag into the run.
✔ Suitable for all types of chickens
Commonly fed to:
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Laying hens
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Bantams
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Pullets and growers
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Broilers
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Rescue and ex-battery hens
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Mixed backyard flocks
When people often use Calci Worms
Chicken keepers frequently offer Live Calci Worms during:
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Moulting (as a treat alongside normal feed)
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Winter, when natural insects are scarce
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After stress, such as rehoming or flock changes
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Taming and training, as a high-value reward birds respond to quickly
How to feed Live Calci Worms
Use as a treat or supplement — a complete feed should always be available.
Popular feeding methods:
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Scatter a small handful into the run to encourage foraging
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Feed from a bowl if you want to monitor intake
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Hand-feed a few at a time to help tame shy birds
Storage & freshness
Calci Worms are a live feed:
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Keep cool and well-ventilated
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Do not store in an airtight container
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Use within a few days for best activity and feeding response
Also suitable for reptiles
These are live Calci Worms and can also be used as a live feeder for many insect-eating reptiles and exotic pets.
Want regular deliveries?
If you feed Calci Worms regularly, we also offer this product as a subscription, allowing you to choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly deliveries and add multiple tubes per delivery.
A simple way to keep your birds stocked with fresh live feed without reordering each time. https://syntects.co.uk/product/live-calci-worms-easy-feed-tube-subscription
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