Insects as feed

Okay kiddo, today we are going to talk about how insects can be used as food for other animals like chickens, fish, and even some people!

Insects are very small animals with six legs and a hard outer shell called an exoskeleton. Some common insects that people eat are crickets, mealworms, and grasshoppers. But why do we feed insects to other animals?

Well, insects are actually a great source of protein! Protein is a nutrient that helps animals grow and stay healthy. In fact, insects have more protein per pound than beef, chicken, and pork! This is why some farmers and scientists are starting to use insect protein to feed their animals, especially in countries where there are not a lot of resources for traditional animal feed.

Insects are also very easy to breed and grow quickly. This means that we can produce a lot of insect protein in a short amount of time. And because insects need less water and land than traditional livestock, they are also more environmentally friendly.

But wait, what about eating insects ourselves? Well, while it might seem a bit strange to some people, many cultures around the world have been eating insects for centuries! Insects can be roasted, fried, or even ground up into a powder and used in cooking.

So, there you have it! Insects might seem small and creepy, but they are actually very important for feeding other animals and could even be a sustainable food source for humans in the future.