My son's in the FFA and wants to raise mealworms for his project. We've both been researching but haven't been able to find some basic answers. Can anyone help please?
- It sounds like the going rate for mealworms is 100 for $2 in pet stores. Is this about right?
- Anyone know what the price is in baitshops per dozen?
- Can he make money doing it? He has to show a profit for his project and I'm not sure that's really possible if they sell so cheap!
- Are mealworms the best idea for a starter? From what I've read it'd be smarter for him to do super worms, but he says mealworms are the better choice.
- Is there a culling age for beetles where they've pretty much quit laying eggs?
- What's a good number to start with?
I'm sure there's other questions, but it's late and my eyes are crossing. I want him to be successful with this and am working with zero knowledge basically. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
TIA