Birds devour mealworms with great enthusiasm. The low retail price of this item is a great way to introduce consumers, who have traditionally fed peanuts & seed, to the benefits of live foods. The Dried Mealworms are a great source of highly nutritious protein for birds and they can be fed as a treat or mixed in with other foods all year round. Since birds enjoy this food so much there is hardly any wastage. It is always advisable to have a supply of fresh water available, taking care to break any ice in cold weather.