Protein for young wildlife
Whether young hedgehogs, fledglings or other young wild animals in the garden: in late summer one thing counts for them above all — enough high-quality protein to grow strong and robust in good time before autumn.
Why protein matters so much right now
Growth costs energy and building material. Muscles, fur, feathers and internal organs need a lot of high-quality protein in a short time — particularly in young animals that have to prepare for autumn and winter within a few weeks.
Natural food becomes scarcer in many places in late summer: dry soils, fewer insects, tidied-up gardens. This is exactly where targeted, protein-rich supplementary feeding can make the difference.
How to spot a deficiency
A protein deficiency rarely shows up straight away; it creeps in over weeks. Watch for the following signs in young animals in the garden.
⚠️ Warning signs: conspicuously low weight for the time of year, dull fur or plumage, noticeably slow growth compared with litter or clutch siblings, low activity.
How to support them properly
Dried insects are one of the most natural and best-accepted sources of protein for native wildlife — entirely without artificial additives.
Rich in protein and healthy fats — ideal for building muscle and supplying energy in birds, hedgehogs and more.
Support health and wellbeing on top of the protein content alone — important during the growth phase.
💚 With reptiles and young animals, also watch for a balanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio — „gut loading“ before feeding can raise the nutritional quality further.
Mealworms compared
Plain cereal or plant-based feed provides energy but little high-quality animal protein — often not enough for growing wild animals.
Note: dried mealworms are a supplementary feed — not suitable as the sole source of food.
Getting the feeding right
A varied diet is the key — mealworms supplement the main feed but do not replace it.
In late summer, young wild animals need one thing above all: high-quality, readily available protein. Dried mealworms are a natural, well-accepted supplement for exactly that — for birds, hedgehogs and many other species.
Watch for warning signs such as low weight or dull fur/plumage and feed in a targeted way where needed.
Discover mealworms →Dried mealworms
This week with code PROTEIN20. Currently available in the shop as a 1 kg bag. Delivery time 2–3 working days.
1 kg
Gently dried, free from additives
€13.99€11.19
with code PROTEIN20
- For birds, reptiles & more
- No refrigeration needed
- Shipped from Bremen
Offer valid in week 33 of 2026. Price incl. VAT, while stocks last. Enter the discount code at checkout — please set it up in the shop before dispatch.
What our mealworms deliver
As per the product description in the shop — produced without harmful chemicals or pesticides.
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Rich in protein, healthy fats, B vitamins as well as iron, zinc and magnesium. Supplementary feed — not suitable as a complete feed. Store dry and dark.
Frequently asked questions
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Give young wildlife the protein power they need right now — entirely naturally.
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