Breeding mealworms – sustainable, efficient & scalable

Breeding mealworms is a simple and sustainable way to produce high-quality feed at home. Whether used as feed for chickens, birds, fish or reptiles, mealworms are protein-rich, nutrient-dense and highly versatile. With the right mealworm breeding box – such as the modular OFERA Mealworm Farm – you can build a stable and reliable colony.

Everything you need for mealworm breeding

In this collection, you’ll find everything required to breed and buy mealworms:

• Breeding boxes & mealworm farm systems: Clean, space-efficient and expandable setups designed for structured mealworm farming.
• Live mealworms (starter colony): Perfect for starting your own colony or expanding an existing one.
• Guides & instructions: Step-by-step explanations – from setup to harvesting.
• Supplies: Sieves, heating solutions, trays and essential equipment for optimal breeding conditions.

Why raise mealworms?

Mealworms are an efficient and sustainable protein source. Many keepers use mealworms for chickens, wild birds or reptiles as a natural supplement. By raising your own colony, you reduce dependence on commercial feed and maintain full control over freshness and quality.

Mealworm farming is resource-efficient, requires little space and can easily be scaled. With modular systems, you can expand step by step – from a small starter setup to a larger farm.

For beginners & advanced keepers

Whether you're just starting to breed mealworms or optimizing an existing colony, OFERA offers breeding boxes, starter colonies and supplies for a successful and sustainable mealworm setup.