We've Got Your Darkling Beetles Right Here !!

The darkling beetle (Tenebrio molitor) is the adult form of the common meal worm. In a previous post we described how we set up a starter colony in mid-December with the ultimate aim to provide some winter insect protein for our chickens. Now all of the worms have morphed into the adult form. Let the breeding and egg laying begin!

We probably should have started this project back in September since by the time we get our first crop of fresh worms it will be early spring. Needless, this starter colony will give us the critical mass we need to get a second tub going and provide for future winters.

Stay tuned, but in the meantime, see this page from the Sialis site for details.