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Sunflower & Mealworm Boredom-Busting Treat Cakes
Product Description
Manna Pro Farmhouse Favorites Mealworm Coop Cakes combine sunflower seeds, sunflower kernels, safflower seeds, and dried mealworms into a tasty, protein-rich treat cake. Perfect for busting boredom, these cakes encourage natural pecking and foraging behavior in chickens, turkeys, and guinea fowl. Simply unwrap and place in a basket or alongside your feed; each pack serves ongoing coop entertainment.
Benefits
- High-Fat Energy Boost: Delivers a minimum of 32% crude fat to give your flock a concentrated energy source.
- Real Mealworm Protein: Dried mealworms provide a minimum of 15% crude protein from a flock-favorite natural ingredient birds love.
- Boredom Buster: Placing a coop cake in the run gives your flock a fun, engaging activity to reduce stress.
- Encourages Natural Foraging: Pecking at the cake encourages instinctive foraging and scratching behavior in your birds throughout the day.
- Great for Mixed Flocks: Suitable for chickens, turkeys, and guinea fowl, making it versatile for any coop.
Ingredients
Sunflower Seeds, Sunflower Kernels, Safflower Seeds, Dried Mealworms, and Gelatin.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (Min.) | 15.00% |
| Lysine (Min.) | 0.70% |
| Methionine (Min.) | 0.30% |
| Crude Fat (Min.) | 32.00% |
| Crude Fiber (Max.) | 15.00% |
| Calcium (Min.) | 0.01% |
| Calcium (Max.) | 0.50% |
| Phosphorus (Min.) | 0.20% |
How to Use
Feeding Instructions
- Unwrap Before Feeding: Remove the plastic wrap completely before placing the cake in the coop or run for your flock.
- Place in a Basket or Alongside Feed: Set the cake in a basket or next to your flock's regular feed for easy access.
- Pair with Grit: Offer poultry grit alongside this treat to help birds break down larger seed and mealworm pieces.
- Not for Young Chicks: Feed this treat only to poultry eight weeks of age and older, not younger chicks.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Not a Complete Feed: This treat should not replace a complete, balanced diet formulated for your bird's species and age.
- Not for Young Chicks: This treat is intended for poultry eight weeks of age and older, not younger chicks.
- Check Before Feeding: Never feed a product that appears spoiled, moldy, or shows signs of rodent or insect activity.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What ingredients are in Mealworm Coop Cakes?
Ans: These cakes are made with sunflower seeds, sunflower kernels, safflower seeds, dried mealworms, and gelatin to hold everything together. The combination gives your flock a protein and fat-rich treat that's also genuinely entertaining to peck at throughout the entire day.
Q2: How much protein and fat is in each cake?
Ans: These cakes provide a minimum of 15.00% crude protein and 32.0% crude fat, along with a maximum of 15.0% crude fiber. This makes them a concentrated, energy-rich treat rather than an everyday feed.
Q3: How do I use a coop cake?
Ans: Remove the plastic wrap completely, then place the cake in a basket or alongside your flock's regular feed. Birds will naturally peck and scratch at the cake, which helps keep them entertained while providing a tasty snack.
Q4: Can I give this to young chicks?
Ans: No, this treat is intended for poultry eight weeks of age and older. Younger chicks should stick with a chick starter feed and chick grit to support their proper growth and digestion during this important early stage of their life.
Q5: Which birds can enjoy this treat?
Ans: This coop cake is great for chickens, turkeys, and guinea fowl, making it suitable for most mixed backyard flocks. If you keep other types of birds, check with an avian veterinarian before offering any new treats.
Q6: Do I need to offer grit with this treat?
Ans: Yes, offering poultry grit alongside this cake helps birds break down and properly digest the larger seed and mealworm pieces. Grit is especially helpful whenever you feed coarser treats like coop cakes to your flock on a regular ongoing basis.
Q7: How often should I offer this treat?
Ans: Coop cakes work best as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple, since they're concentrated in fat and calories. Placing one in the coop once or twice a week helps keep things fun without overdoing treats for your flock.