For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Mealworms are a healthy, nutritious snack full of protein that help hens lay a lot of eggs ...

A small shiny insect species has a unique dietary craving that could help solve the world's plastic pollution problem.

Assuming the eggs develop correctly, baby birds will also need that crucial calcium supply in their diets to keep growing strong bones, so never place mealworms in or near the nesting box.