what is the best bird feeder for mealworms

Perky-Pet® Dried Mealworm Bird Feeder With Flexports®

Use the Flexports® Perky-Pet® Dried Mealworm Bird Feeder to draw insect-eating birds to your yard. Birds that enjoy insects, such as woodpeckers and bluebirds, will enjoy using this unusual feeder. This feeder has our exclusive Flexports®, which are advantageous to both you and the birds. The flexible rubber port cover is the ideal size for mealworms and has a special design that keeps it from clogging. Additionally, the design permits birds to eat in a more organic posture. With 3. With five ounces of mealworms available, your backyard birds will have an ample supply.

More Comfortable for Birds

It may be difficult for birds to get food from standard mealworm ports. Because they are flexible, the feeder’s special Flexports® provide more feeding angles than regular ports. Because of the design, birds can feed outside the port at an ideal location, which creates a more natural feeding position and improves visibility, making them feel safer and encourages them to stay longer. Birds wont be able to resist visiting over and over!.

Both feeding stations are equipped with our new Perky-Pet® Flexports®. The flexible cover’s openings are precisely the right size for dried mealworms. This design not only makes it simpler for birds to obtain food, but it also avoids clogging, an issue that some standard ports may have.

Though they can also be fed on a platform or in a dish feeder, this traditional style bluebird feeder is perfect for offering worms, which most birds won’t enter for some reason. Carolina wrens are usually the first to figure it out! But beware. Whether it’s a hanging, dish, or staked feeder, other species will quickly gobble up the delicious treat once they find it!

Only a few species will fly into a mealworm feeder to feed the worms, including bluebirds. The holes are the same size as the entrance to a bluebird birdhouse, and the design features either a wire cage or plexiglass windows with entry and exit. The majority of fly-in feeders available have a slightly larger entrance if you have mountain bluebirds.

It is strongly advised to provide a suitable nest site in an open area, and using a bluebird house that has been approved by NABS will boost the success of fledges. Bird baths also entice them. Many Eastern bluebirds will overwinter if there is an adequate natural food source (with supplemental feeding) and a consistent fresh water source, such as a heated bird bath. There will also be a plethora of other songbirds.

Draw Your Loved Blues to Your Home with Mealworms Traditional fly-in feeders are designed for feeding their favorite. Meal worms! Look for open dish worm designs and bluebird feeders that hang or are attached to posts. You’ll start seeing blue as well if you provide a birdbath and appropriate nesting spots!

FAQ

What type of bird feeder do you use for mealworms?

Rather than scattering mealworms on the ground, place them on a platform feeder or rimmed dish to keep them contained. That way, you’re less likely to have the mischievous mealworms crawl away to safety. The feeders should be located near vegetation and away from windows.

How do you feed mealworms to wild birds?

It’s incredibly easy! Simply mix the mealworms into your regular bird seed mix or provide alone in a dish/hopper feeder and watch the birds come eating. Dried mealworms are nutritious. They provide a blended balance of protein, fat, and fiber to promote healthy, vigorous birds.

How do you make a bird mealworm feeder?

Making a feeder for bluebirds out of a plastic bottle is simple enough. Just make sure to cut multiple holes in a large plastic container. Having a twist-off cap makes it easy enough to add insects, like meal worms, into your feeder. While the holes will be for the birds, the lid can be used for cleaning.

Do birds prefer live or dried mealworms?

There are pros and cons to both, so let’s break it down. It’s no surprise that birds prefer live mealworms over dried, as it appeals to their hunting instinct. Live mealworms are also easier to see when flying over, as birds will be attracted to their wriggling motion.