Feeding Options for

Hunter Feeder™

Hunter Feeder™ is designed for flexibility. Whether you want the ease of ready-to-use cartridges or prefer to stock your own supply, we support both.

Live insects provide:

- High protein for muscle growth and feather development

- Natural fats for flight energy and thermoregulation

- Moisture-rich content to support hydration in hot or dry weather

- Instinctual movement that triggers feeding in young birds

Species like bluebirds, wrens, robins, and phoebes rely on live prey while nesting and rearing young. Seed blends can’t meet those nutritional needs—but live feed can.

The Lifecycle Behind the Feeder

Meet the Darkling Beetle

The Darkling beetle (Tenebrio molitor) is the source of the mealworms used in Hunter Feeder™ cartridges—and they’re incredibly efficient at turning low-grade food waste into high-quality protein.

Protein from Food Waste

In their larval stage, mealworms thrive on dry agricultural byproducts like wheat bran and oats. They require minimal water and space, making them one of the most sustainable protein sources available. Compared to traditional livestock, they produce:

  • More protein per square foot

  • Less greenhouse gas

  • Far less waste

Every Hunter Feeder™ cartridge or bulk worm delivery is packed with gut-loaded mealworms—fed a nutrient-rich diet prior to shipping—ensuring optimal protein, hydration, and essential micronutrients.

Hunter Feeder™ is ideal for casual birders, gift buyers, or anyone who doesn’t want to manage live feed logistics.

Subscription-Ready Cartridges

Pre-filled with live mealworms, our sealed cartridges are:

  • Clean, mess-free, and odor-resistant

  • Sized for safe, gradual delivery over time

  • Shipped fresh on a recurring schedule

  • No handling required—just drop in and go

Graphic showing the basic reload principle

Sign up for the Subscription that is right for you.

Hunter Feeder™ is bulk feed Ready. For those that need high volume and don’t mind the handling

Hunter Feeder™ also works with:

  • Bulk-purchased mealworms from online or local retailers

  • Home-farmed or locally raised insects

  • Manual or semi-automated refill methods

Check out our selection of bulk mealworms

Hunter Feeder™ owners can get free feed.

Want Free Worms to Grow Your Own Feed?

Every Hunter Feeder™ owner is entitled to a free starter pack. Register your feeder and we will send you everything you need to start your own mealworm colony—completely free. What you’ll recive:

  • Live adult beetles

  • Pupae, eggs, and various-sized worms

  • Shipped together in one breathable package with organic wheat germ

Just add a dry base like organic wheat bran or rolled oats, and you’re ready to go. A simple box is enough to get started—and over the course of a few months, you’ll have a self-sustaining colony that produces live feed for your Hunter Feeder™.

Register your Hunter Feeder today.