Black Soldier Fly Meal

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Re: Black Soldier Fly Meal

Post by Epona » Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:45 am

When you research that company, Happy Hen Treats, it is U.S.A. I don’t know how they can make the Canadian claim, unless they have a grower and processor here? There is no mention of a Canadian branch on their website etc.
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Re: Black Soldier Fly Meal

Post by Jaye » Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:05 pm

Apologies, didn't do my research, just read the label. I withdraw the Canadian source part of my post. Still, a decent price and readily available online.
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Re: Black Soldier Fly Meal

Post by KimChick » Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:20 pm

During the winter, I buy dried BSF Larvae from Chubby and give them as a treat because they are high in calcium. Chubby is also a decent price with no shipping charge. I will have a look on those other sites and compare prices, though.
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Re: Black Soldier Fly Meal

Post by Jaye » Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:55 pm

Amazon prices: Happy Hens Grub Frenzy BSFL 30 oz / 850 grams bag = $19.99
Chubby website prices: BSFL 4 oz = $12.99; 454 grams/1 lb = $21.99; 908 grams/2 lb = $29.99.
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Re: Black Soldier Fly Meal

Post by Killerbunny » Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:14 am

Yes @Jaye they do say Canadian sourced.
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Re: Black Soldier Fly Meal

Post by Epona » Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:16 pm

I did order some from Amazon. Curious to see what is on the package label. It is cheaper then the stuff I get from the local feed store and that is China sourced. I just give a tiny helping to the peachicks to train them to come when called. In the winter I feed a steady diet of the worms. I got 100 pd from Minor Bros Feeds for $100. Lasted all winter.
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Post by Jaye » Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:37 pm

This is the bag I ordered off Amazon. It says made in Canada, which is why I assumed it is Canadian sourced
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Re: Black Soldier Fly Meal

Post by Killerbunny » Fri Aug 21, 2020 4:18 pm

Got my larvae fromAMazon today and yes it says Canadian made. The babies loved it after a bit of caution. Not sure why they like it it just seems crunchy with not much flavour. And before you ask, yes I did!
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Re: Black Soldier Fly Meal

Post by Epona » Fri Aug 21, 2020 5:02 pm

Kinda sticks between your teeth 😆
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Re: Black Soldier Fly Meal

Post by Ontario Chick » Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:51 am

seriously? :barf:
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