Surf & Turf Shrimp & Mealworm Chicken Treat
Little Farmer Products Surf & Turf combines dried mealworms and dried river shrimp in a two-ingredient treat for backyard chickens. The whole dried pieces are easy to offer by hand, scatter over a clean foraging area, or serve in a treat dish.
This blend provides 53% minimum crude protein according to the guaranteed analysis. It is a supplemental treat rather than a complete poultry feed, so use it as a small part of a feeding routine built around an age-appropriate complete ration. Our Chicken Feeding Guide explains how complete feed, treats, grit, and supplements fit together.
Why Choose This Mealworm and Shrimp Treat?
- Two recognizable ingredients: dried mealworms and dried river shrimp.
- Protein-containing reward: 53% minimum crude protein from the dried insect and shrimp blend.
- Foraging enrichment: scatter a modest amount to encourage pecking, scratching, and flock activity.
- Flexible serving: hand-feed, scatter, or place the treat in a clean dish.
- Multiple bag sizes: select the option that fits your flock and feeding frequency.
Surf & Turf can add variety to supervised treat time without replacing the balanced nutrients supplied by complete poultry feed. For a three-insect mix, compare Add a Bug chicken treats.
Ingredients and Guaranteed Analysis
Ingredients: dried mealworms and dried river shrimp.
- Crude protein (minimum): 53%
- Crude fat (minimum): 17.85%
- Crude fiber (maximum): 3%
- Moisture (maximum): 6%
- Ash: 9.10%
These values reproduce the analysis associated with the current product. Refer to the bag you receive for the most current ingredient statement, guaranteed analysis, and feeding information.
How to Feed Surf & Turf
- Offer a modest portion after your chickens have eaten their complete feed.
- Scatter the pieces over clean, dry ground or bedding for supervised foraging.
- Use a clean treat dish to keep the product away from mud and manure.
- Hand-feed a few pieces when training or spending time with your flock.
Keep all treats together to about 10% or less of the flock’s overall diet. Our guide to safe treats for chickens explains portions and food-safety basics. Always provide fresh water and age-appropriate insoluble grit when chickens consume foods beyond complete feed.
Introduce any new treat gradually and observe your birds. Remove uneaten pieces that become wet, dirty, or mixed with droppings.
Choose the Right Bag Size
The 1 lb bag suits smaller flocks or occasional treat sessions. The 3 lb bag provides the same ingredient blend and analysis in a larger package. An 11 lb bulk variation is also configured; the size selector shows its current availability.
- 1 lb: SKU LFP50; UPC 879476001466
- 3 lb: SKU LFP51; UPC 879476001473
- 11 lb: SKU LFP52
Storage and Product Care
Reseal the bag after each use and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use clean, dry hands or a dry scoop, and protect the package from insects, rodents, and other contamination.
Discard the product if it becomes damp, moldy, rancid, or otherwise contaminated. Do not try to dry and reuse spoiled treats.
Surf & Turf Chicken Treat: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surf & Turf chicken treat made from?
Surf & Turf contains two ingredients: dried mealworms and dried river shrimp. Its guaranteed analysis lists 53% minimum crude protein, 17.85% minimum crude fat, 3% maximum crude fiber, 6% maximum moisture, and 9.10% ash.
How much Surf & Turf can I give my chickens?
Offer a modest shared portion after your chickens have eaten their complete feed. Keep all treats together to about 10% or less of the flock’s overall diet, and reduce the serving if treats replace regular feed or remain uneaten.
How should I serve mealworms and dried shrimp?
Hand-feed a few pieces, scatter a modest amount over a clean and dry foraging area, or place the treat in a clean dish. Remove leftovers that become wet, dirty, or mixed with droppings.
Can chicks eat mealworms and dried shrimp?
Chicks should first be established on a complete chick starter. If you introduce this treat, offer only a very small quantity in pieces the chicks can safely manage and provide correctly sized chick grit. Treats should not displace starter feed during rapid growth.
Do chickens need grit with mealworms and shrimp?
Chickens that consume foods beyond complete commercial feed should have access to appropriately sized insoluble poultry grit. Grit helps the gizzard grind food and is different from oyster shell, which is offered separately as a calcium source for laying hens.
Can ducks and other poultry eat Surf & Turf?
Surf & Turf may be offered to ducks and other poultry as a supplemental treat when the birds can safely manage the pieces. Use a complete ration appropriate for the species and age as the dietary foundation, and always provide clean water.
How should I store Surf & Turf after opening?
Reseal the bag and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use clean, dry hands or a dry scoop, protect the package from pests, and discard treats that become damp, moldy, rancid, or contaminated.
