Mealworm & Beetle Starter Colony

Mealworm & Beetle Starter Pack – Raise Your Own Animal Food 

Live Mealworms + Fresh Beetles | Farm-to-Coop Protein Solution

Looking to raise your own animal feed at home? Our Mealworm & Beetle Starter Pack gives you everything you need to kickstart your mealworm growing pods.

This kit includes:

• 1,000 live mealworms (Tenebrio Molitor, ~¾" average length)
• 250 freshly hatched darkling beetles (less than one week old)
• Shipped in one box, separately bagged for safety
• USPS Priority, Hold For Pickup
• 10% extra mealworms and beetles added to every order

Orders placed by Sunday 2 PM EST ship the next day (Monday).

Why Grow Mealworms at Home?

• Sustainable animal feed alternative
• Supports your animal's health with natural protein
• Reduces feed costs over time
• Great for homesteaders, poultry keepers, and small farms
• Ideal for use with Mealworm Growing Pods

Cold Weather Shipping Notice

We include heat packs and protective wrapping based on weather forecasts.

If your insects arrive dormant, follow these steps to revive them:

1. Unpack and allow airflow around containers
2. Keep at room temperature (18–25°C / 64–77°F)
3. Do not apply external heat
4. Gently spread insects in their bedding
5. Wait several hours for full recovery

99% recovery rate when handled correctly

Care Instructions

• Ideal Temperature: 20–28°C (68–80°F)
• Ideal Humidity: 50–70%
• Keep bedding dry to avoid mold and dust mites
• Monitor humidity when raising mealworms at home