Why Black Soldier Fly Larvae Are the Ultimate Superfood for Chickens

Black soldier fly (BSF) larvae aren’t just a trend—they’re one of the most nutrient-dense, sustainable feed options available for backyard chickens. Packed with digestible protein, essential fats, calcium, and antimicrobial peptides, they deliver far more than your average snack.

For chickens, BSF larvae act like nature’s multivitamin. They support:

• Feather regrowth during moulting

• Eggshell strength and quality

• Gut health and digestion

But what makes them truly unique is their natural appeal—chickens instinctively love the taste and texture. Feeding BSF mimics their ancestral diet, which would have included insects in the wild.

Our Nest & Meadow BSF products are specially dried and packaged to retain nutrients without additives or preservatives. Each handful supports your hens’ natural behaviours, encouraging pecking and scratching while boosting daily nutrition.

From a sustainability perspective, BSF larvae are a win for the planet. They’re raised on pre-consumer food waste in controlled environments, creating a closed-loop system that:

• Diverts food waste from landfills

• Requires less water and land than soy or fishmeal

• Emits far fewer greenhouse gases

Whether you raise chickens for eggs, education, or companionship, BSF treats are a no-brainer. They’re safe for chicks, hens, and roosters alike, and make a great addition to enrichment activities like foraging trays or boredom busters.

Try Nest & Meadow – Roost Roast and give your flock the gift of clean, functional, insect-powered nutrition—because happy hens lay better eggs.