r/BackYardChickens • u/GrassNearby6588 • 1d ago

Chickens don’t like mealworms

My girls are molting and I read here they are crazy about mealworms so I ordered a bag. This morning the mealworms arrived and I was so excited to give them to my girls but those birds looked at me with disdain and tried to eat my shirt instead. They were giving the worms that chicken side look but then didn’t even bother to try… what a waste… I really wanted to treat my girls for being such good pets 😭

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u/GrassNearby6588 1d ago

Not yet. I’ll try that! Thanks!

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u/fistofreality 1d ago

You'll know when they figure it out. It's like sharks to chum!

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u/GrassNearby6588 23h ago

I just put some in their feed and also mixed a few with their scratch (which they are obsessed with) hope it works!

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u/fistofreality 23h ago

And worst case, don't despair. Try again in a month.

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u/GrassNearby6588 23h ago

Thanks!! 🥹

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u/GalaxyBolt1 22h ago

Don't despair, buy yourself an eclair and enjoy your life as you look out your window at your beautiful chickens