Live vs Dehydrated Insects

Live Insects – The healthiest insects for your chickens to eat will always be the
ones that have been fed a healthy diet right up to the point when your chickens
gobble them up. Their nutrients have not been degraded by the high-heat drying
process. They are full of moisture, so they will never cause crop impaction. They
provide fun and enrichment for your flock, and best of all, they are juicy and
delicious!
Dried Insects – These are not just dried, but are actually cooked in industrial
microwave ovens. This is because they are generally imported from China, where
manure and other bacteria-laden feedstocks are often employed, and high
temperatures are needed to kill potentially harmful bacteria. This process also
destroys some of the nutritional value of the insects. The bugs are typically
underfed prior to being dried, so they will enter the process with less moisture in
their system. The low moisture content of dried insects can lead to crop
impaction, especially in younger birds. Dehydrated insects do not provide the fun
and excitement that your flock craves, and they are rarely enjoyed as much as the
tasty, live bugs available at The Wind River Bug Ranch.