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00:00Welcome back to the channel. My name is Torben Delholm. Today, we're visiting Henning Trink once

00:05again, but this time, not to see his birds. Instead, we're getting a look behind the scenes

00:10at something many bird owners overlook. How to raise your own worms as live, protein-rich food

00:16for aviary birds. Whether you have parrots, finches, softbills, or breeding pairs, raising

00:22worms at home is a smart, sustainable way to feed them. It's cost-effective, gives you control over

00:28the food chain, and your birds will love it. We begin with the giants, Saphobas morio, also known

00:34as zorbus or giant mealworms. These thick larvae are ideal for larger birds or when they need an

00:40extra protein boost, especially during molting, breeding, or chick-feeding. Henning keeps his

00:46zorbus in trays filled with wheat bran or oats, adding fresh carrot, sweet potato, or apple for

00:53moisture. These worms are easy to manage if kept under the right conditions. Henning uses a tiered

00:58tray system. Beetles live in the top tray and lay eggs that fall through mesh into the tray

01:04below. The larvae hatch and grow without interference from adults. Zorbus thrive in warmth. The ideal

01:10temperature is between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius. If it's too cold, they grow slowly or may not

01:17develop at all. To make them truly valuable as bird food, you can try gut loading. The

01:22you simply feed them spirulina, crushed bird pellets, egg food, or leafy greens 24 to 48 hours

01:30before they're given to the birds. This turns the worms into a rich, nutritious meal, not just filler

01:36protein. Here's something unique about zorbus. They won't pupate when kept together. This is important

01:42to note if you want to breed them. Therefore, once they're large enough, Henning isolates them in small

01:47compartments. Only then do they pupate and become beetles. Once developed, the beetles are returned

01:53to a shared breeding tray to mate and lay eggs. The cycle begins again. Now, on to regular mealworms,

02:01Tenebrio molitor. Smaller and easier to raise. They're great for all bird sizes and perfect for

02:07beginners. The mealworms can be fed with oats or bran, plus carrot or potato for moisture. Some simply use

02:14leftover seeds from the birds. They can also be gut loaded before feeding them to the birds

02:19with leafy greens, spirulina, or mineral powder. This will boost their nutritional value. These

02:26worms prefer slightly cooler temperatures than the giant mealworms, around 23 to 25 degrees Celsius.

02:33They pupate on their own without needing isolation, making the process very straightforward. So why raise

02:39your own worms? It gives you full control. No chemicals, no preservatives. Just clean,

02:45live protein your birds will love. Thanks to Henning Trank for sharing his setup. If you enjoyed this,

02:51give it a like, subscribe, and share the video. You can also support by becoming a paying member.

02:57And until next time, happy worm farming, stay safe, and thanks watching and following.

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