Standard Delivery £4.95. Next Week Day Delivery £7.95 Mainland UK (excludes highlands)
If you're squeamish about offering your birds our live foods you'll be pleased to hear that these high protein foods now come in a dried form. These definitely won't wriggle away! Easy to store and great to add to your seed mixes.
If you are interesting in using dried mealworms we thought you might like to know a little bit more about them, so here is our attempt at a comprehensive guide to dried mealworms.
What are dried mealworms?
Mealworms aren't actually worms at all, they are the larvae of a flour beetle. A flour beetle egg grows into a mealworm which then transforms into a pupae before the flour beetle emerges. Dried mealworms are mealworms that are heat dried or freeze dried.
What do mealworms eat?
Mealworms love cereals, grains and vegetables. They are particularly fond of carrots!
What can I feed Dried Mealworms to?
Dried mealworms are loved by a vast array of animals like Reptiles, from Garden Birds to Fish! They are 100% natural and high in protein so can be fed to most animals. Please be careful not to feed too many at once however as with anything. They should not be used as a main food, they should be used as a treat or supplement. Dried mealworms are most popular for birds like Robins, Starlings, Thrushes, Wrens, Dunnocks, Blackbirds, Tits, Woodpeckers and Jays.
Please note: mealworms (Live or Dried) must not be fed to hens (after the BSE epidemic and Foot and Mouth outbreak all insect proteins were stopped as feed for farm animals by DEFRA).
When should Dried Mealworms be fed?
Dried Mealworms can be fed all year round in the UK, not just when food can be short in the winter. In summer months when the weather is really sunny the ground can become pretty hard which makes it really difficult for your birds to dig for worms and larvae so this is a particularly good time to try dried mealworms.
How should I feed dried mealworms?
Dried Mealworms can be fed by sprinkling straight onto the floor to encourage natural foraging, or putting them loose on bird tables or in feeders, or we you can mix them intro your seed mix (or buy you mix with dried mealworms in it ready to go) A great natural protein and even better to help in the breeding season.
Are your Dried Mealworms Imported?
Yes all of our dried mealworms are imported, they are simply unavailable in the UK. All imported mealworms come with certificates of origin and health certification etc. We import natural, safe high quality mealworms.
Our dried mealworm are for sale in various weights.
Nestled in the heart of rural Herefordshire, within The Duchy of Cornwall estate lies Lower Blakemere Farm – the cherished home of Wiggly Wigglers and founder, Heather Gorringe. From its humble beginnings on Heather’s kitchen table over 30 years ago, our small but dedicated team is working hard on a legacy of sustainability and regeneration. Our farm isn’t merely a plot of land; it’s a dynamic hub where we’re aiming to balance food production with biodiversity and since we started our regenerative journey there’s a real focus on improving soil health and sustainability. Beyond our own endeavours, we’re passionate about sharing best practices and developing products designed to Bring your Garden to life.
Wiggly Wigglers Delivery Information
Standard Delivery (£4.95)
2-5 working days.
Mainland Britain.
Royal Mail or Parcelforce.
Next Day Delivery (£7.95) – Mainland Britain Only
If you need a guaranteed Next Day delivery then please choose the Next Day delivery option. Please note there are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. You must order before 3pm for your order to be sent to arrive the following working day. If you order after 3pm then your order will be shipped on the next working day.
Delivery Charges for Remote Areas
If your order contains JUST live worms and is under 2 kilos - whether that’s composting worms, wax worms or mealworms you will have the option in the checkout to choose standard delivery at £4.95. This is because we can use Royal Mail for this service.
Otherwise you will see the extra cost options for a courier to deliver your package – please note there is no guaranteed next day service to these areas so please allow extra time and track your package for information.
For Falkirk, Aberdeen Perth Kirkwall Paisley and Inverness Areas (not islands), Isle of Man and Isle of Wight the charge is £10.95
At Wiggly Wigglers, it’s not just about sales (though we appreciate your orders and support for the farm!).
We’re here to offer a range of sustainable solutions that add fun to composting, boost biodiversity, and make bring your home and garden to life, whilst making the world just a little bit greener.
Trusted: We’ve been here for over 30 years, with over 100,000 orders shipped.
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Great Value: Buy Direct - we grow, mix, pack and ship direct from our farm in Herefordshire.
We’re here to help. Check through our frequently asked questions, and feel free to email wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk or send a chat message if there’s anything we haven’t covered.
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Brilliant live worms and great service!
I ordered a batch of live composting worms for my new wormery, and they arrived in perfect condition — lively, healthy, and ready to get to work straight away. The packaging was eco-friendly, and the team even included a little guide on how to settle them in. My kitchen scraps are disappearing fast, and I’ve already started harvesting my first bit of worm compost. Couldn’t be happier!
Sarah M.
Fantastic bokashi composting advice
As a complete beginner to bokashi composting, I really appreciated how helpful the team were. They answered all my questions quickly and gave me simple, clear instructions to get started. The bokashi bran is top quality and smells fresh and pleasant. After just a few weeks, I’ve turned my kitchen waste into brilliant compost-ready material with no odour or mess. Highly recommended!
James T.
Top-notch British birdseed mix
The British birdseed from Wigglys is superb. It attracts a lovely variety of garden birds — robins, finches, and even a pair of goldfinches have started visiting regularly. You can tell it’s a quality mix with no fillers or dust. Delivery was quick, and everything was packaged sustainably. It’s become my go-to source for bird feed!
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