Buff Clucks GrubFuel - Soldier Fly Larvae for Chickens
Buff Clucks GrubFuel - Soldier Fly Larvae for Chickens
Buff Clucks GrubFuel
Buff Clucks GrubFuel is a treat in a 1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) resealable bag. Use soldier fly larvae for chickens a few times a week, not as the flock's complete feed. Combined treats stay at about 10% of the daily diet; at least 90% should remain a complete ration.
Quick product facts
- Brand: Buff Clucks
- Bag: 1 lb (16 oz / 454 g), resealable
- Price: $25.00
- USA-raised
- No added hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, fillers, or preservatives
- Shelf stable; no refrigeration when protected from heat and moisture
Ingredient
100% dried black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens).
Naturally protein rich, with natural calcium. These dried larvae contain substantially more calcium than conventional dried mealworms. Nutrient levels in this single-ingredient product can vary. Use the package guaranteed analysis for exact values. No protein, fat, or calcium percentages are listed here.
Treat only: This is not a complete poultry feed. Do not replace a complete ration or free-choice calcium for layers.
Introduce new foods gradually. Provide fresh water. Stop if a bird does not tolerate it. Contact a poultry veterinarian for persistent appetite loss, weight loss, weakness, abnormal droppings, or other illness.
How to offer
- Small amount, a few times a week — not unlimited access
- Scatter a modest amount so birds can scratch and peck
- A few larvae as a reward
- A light topper on a complete ration
- Adjust for flock size, body condition, season, and the rest of the diet
Diet share: This treat plus all other treats, no more than about 10% of the daily diet. At least 90% should remain an age-appropriate complete poultry ration.
Adults and layers
Occasional treat or a temporary protein boost. Keep a complete ration, and do not replace free-choice calcium.
Molt
A modest protein-rich treat alongside a complete ration during normal feather replacement.
Chicks over two weeks
Tiny crushed pieces only. Complete chick starter stays the diet. Offer age-appropriate chick grit when chicks get food beyond starter.
Species
Chickens and ducks, as stated. Do not add other species.
Storage
- Reseal after opening
- Cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, sunlight, and pests
- No refrigeration needed when protected from heat and moisture
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a complete feed?
No. It is a treat only. Keep this and other treats combined to no more than about 10% of the daily diet. At least 90% should remain an age-appropriate complete poultry ration.
How do I offer it?
A small amount a few times a week. Scatter a modest amount, use a few larvae as a reward, or add a light topper. Avoid unlimited access. No grams or tablespoons per bird are stated.
Can chicks have it?
Only chicks over two weeks, and only tiny crushed pieces. Complete chick starter stays the diet. Offer age-appropriate chick grit when chicks get food beyond starter.
Does this replace oyster shell?
No. It does not replace oyster shell or other free-choice calcium for laying hens.
Which birds is it for?
Chickens and ducks, as stated. Do not add other species. Use treat portions that fit each bird, and keep a complete ration as the base diet.
Important notice
For animal use only. Not for human use. Follow the bag you receive. This is not veterinary advice and is not a promise of a particular result.