Silkie, Brahma and Cochin chickens are amongst the most popular ornamental chickens that hobbyists rear in Singapore. Like most chickens, domestic breeds require high levels of protein and calcium in their diets too. Protein is essential for chickens to maintain healthy growth, immunity, as well as aiding with moulting. It is especially important to replenishand supplement calcium in the diet of egg laying hens as egg shells are made of approximately forty percent calcium. A common source of food that pet owners choose to meet these dietary requirements are mealworms, superworms, bsf and crickets, both live and dried, which are known to be high in both of these essential nutrients.