Feed is the biggest cost in poultry, fish and pig farming. Black soldier fly (BSF) larvae can replace part of expensive protein sources like fish meal.
How it works
- Adult flies lay eggs in a love cage.
- Eggs hatch into larvae fed on organic waste such as market waste and brewers' waste.
- In about two weeks larvae are harvested for feed.
- Some larvae are allowed to become adults to continue the cycle.
Benefits
- High protein feed
- Reduces waste
- Frass is a good organic fertilizer
Setting up
You need a shaded structure, a love cage, rearing trays, a steady supply of organic waste and good hygiene.
Using larvae
Feed live larvae to chickens and fish, or dry and grind them into meal for formulated feed.
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