Who You’ll Attract
Robins (they go bonkers for them), wrens, blue tits, great tits, blackbirds and song thrushes — waxworms are especially good for small, soft-billed birds and those needing a quick lift.

How to Feed Them

• Offer a few in a shallow dish or live-food tray with smooth sides.
• Use as a treat alongside your regular live mealworms or seed.
• Ideal first thing in the morning (after a cold night) or late afternoon.
• Place near cover so shyer species (wrens, thrushes) feel safe.

Best Served In
✅ Shallow dish or live-food tray
✅ Low table/ledge near shrubs for quick dashes
🚫 Not suitable for deep tube feeders

Wiggly Tip:
Mix a few waxworms into your live mealworm dish — the richer grubs lure in robins and wrens that might ignore seed.

We pack fresh waxworms in ventilated tubs on our Herefordshire farm and ship quickly so they arrive lively and ready to feed. Tubs make handling simple, tidy, and since they’re non-viable, there’s no risk of breeding in storage.

Sustainability & Packaging

• Ventilated tubs for welfare and easy feeding (rinse and recycle where facilities exist or repurpose for seed portions/screws/labels).
• Outer packaging kept minimal and protective.
• In hot weather we add cooling measures to keep them in top condition.

Wiggly Tip:
Keep the lid on between feeds and store the tub cool, dark and dry — they’ll stay perky longer.

Live foods trigger natural foraging and provide textures birds can’t get from seed. Waxworms, being soft and energy-dense, help birds regain condition fast — ideal after broods have fledged, during moulting, or in harsh weather. Pair with live mealworms for balanced variety: protein + moisture from mealworms, quick calories from waxworms.

Wiggly Tip:
On frosty mornings, offer a tiny handful of waxworms first, then switch to mealworms — you’ll see birds perk up and keep returning.

Storage & Freshness

• Keep tubs cool, dark, and dry (around 8–10 °C).
• Open briefly for airflow daily; keep lid secure between feeds.
• Remove any uneaten pieces (if you add a tiny bit of apple/carrot for moisture, swap regularly).
• Use within 7–10 days for best results.

Wiggly Tip:
They’re rich — a few go a long way. Use them to entice shy species or for weather “boosts,” and rely on live mealworms for everyday feeding.

Goes Well With

• Live Mealworms (everyday live feed staple)
• Softbill Mix (great alongside live foods)
• British Suet Balls (winter energy)
• Mealworm Breeding Kit (if you want to raise your own mealworms)

Quick FAQs
Are waxworms the same as mealworms?
No — waxworms are softer and higher in fat; mealworms are leaner and higher in protein/moisture.
Will they turn into moths?
No — these are non-viable and supplied in tubs, so they won’t develop.
How often should I feed?
Use sparingly as a treat; for regular live feeding, use mealworms and top up with waxworms.
Which birds love them most?
Robins, wrens, tits, blackbirds and thrushes.