(01) Pet Supplies / 2025

Dried Mealworms

A Meta creative system for high-protein, high-calcium dried mealworms for chickens, built around flock nutrition, feather and egg support, and the everyday concerns of backyard poultry keepers.

(02) The designs

Each design carries the same research thesis with a different angle on it. This is what the a/b tests looked like.

30-Day Account Summary

Dried Mealworms - 30-day account summary
$45,000
Total Spend
$139,500
Total Purchase Value
3.10x
Overall ROAS
1,090
Total Purchases
$127.98
Average AOV

Design 01

Dried Mealworms - design 1

Angle of Communication

Protein-Powered Flock: Position dried mealworms as a nutrient-rich treat that gives chickens an extra protein boost while supporting feather growth, eggs, and overall nutrition.

Desire / Avatar

Avatar: Chicken owners and backyard poultry keepers who want to provide their flock with nutritious treats that support healthy feathers and egg production.
Desire: Give their chickens a protein-rich treat they enjoy while supporting feather growth and consistent egg production.

Description

Leads with "Extra Protein for Your Flock" and highlights 50% protein, 10% fiber, 12% moisture, and 20% fat. A close-up of the worms plus chickens running toward them, with egg PNGs and a "Shop Now" CTA.

Why this works

  • 50% protein is a strong, specific hook that communicates nutritional value instantly.
  • "Extra Protein for Your Flock" speaks directly to the owner's nutrition goal.
  • The chicken + worm visual makes the product's purpose clear at a glance.
  • Egg imagery connects the treat to the priority of laying-hen owners.

Design 02

Dried Mealworms - design 2

Angle of Communication

Loved by Chickens, Reassuring for Owners: Build trust by showing the mealworms as a treat hens enjoy while giving owners confidence that they're providing a nutritious choice.

Desire / Avatar

Avatar: Chicken owners and backyard poultry keepers who want treats their hens enjoy while supporting their flock's nutrition and eggs.
Desire: Give their hens a treat they love while feeling confident they're making a good choice for their flock.

Description

Uses "Chickens Love Them. Trusted by Owners." as the main message. A happy woman collects big eggs alongside a product PNG with eggs, with a "Shop Now" CTA.

Why this works

  • "Chickens Love Them" focuses on the product's appeal to hens.
  • "Trusted by Owners" adds confidence and social validation.
  • The happy woman collecting eggs creates an emotional outcome.
  • Egg imagery immediately connects the creative to laying hens.

Design 03

Dried Mealworms - design 3

Angle of Communication

Repeat Attraction: Position the worms as a tasty, protein-rich treat that gives backyard birds a reason to keep returning.

Desire / Avatar

Avatar: Backyard chicken owners and bird lovers who want to offer their birds a tasty, protein-rich treat.
Desire: Give their backyard birds a treat they enjoy and keep them coming back for more.

Description

A woman sits in her garden, looking slightly upward, in a natural backyard setting. The product is presented as a tasty, protein-rich treat with "Keep Them Coming Back" as the hook and a "Shop Now" CTA.

Why this works

  • "Keep Them Coming Back" creates curiosity about repeat bird interest.
  • "Tasty, protein-rich treat" communicates enjoyment and nutrition.
  • The garden setting fits the backyard bird audience naturally.
  • The simple message makes the product's purpose easy to understand while scrolling.

Design 04

Dried Mealworms - design 4

Angle of Communication

Molting Support: Address feather loss as a concern during molting and position the product as protein-rich nutritional support for hens.

Desire / Avatar

Avatar: Chicken owners who closely care for their hens and become concerned when they notice significant feather loss during molting.
Desire: Help their hens through the molting period by providing protein-rich nutrition that supports feather growth and keeps their flock well cared for.

Description

A woman looks closely at her hen, noticing feather loss with a concerned expression. "Worried About Feather Loss?" opens the ad, followed by "Help Your Hens Through Molting," connecting 50% protein to molting nutrition.

Why this works

  • Starts with a specific problem chicken owners recognize.
  • The concerned owner creates an immediate emotional connection.
  • Molting gives the product a relevant use case, not a generic treat pitch.
  • 50% protein provides a clear nutritional reason to consider it.

Design 05

Dried Mealworms - design 5

Angle of Communication

Customer Trust: Let real customer satisfaction become the reason to believe in the product.

Desire / Avatar

Avatar: Chicken owners who want reassurance from other customers before trying a new treat for their flock.
Desire: Feel confident choosing a product that has already earned strong customer satisfaction.

Description

A clean, testimonial-focused creative with a very satisfied customer and a prominent 4.9 rating on a solid background, keeping attention on the testimonial and trust signal.

Why this works

  • Uses real customer satisfaction as social proof.
  • The 4.9 rating provides an immediate trust signal.
  • A clean background keeps focus on the testimonial and rating.
  • Reduces hesitation by showing other customers are already satisfied.

Design 06

Dried Mealworms - design 6

Angle of Communication

The Feeding Frustration Angle: Turn the frustration of chasing hens into a more enjoyable feeding experience by using a treat they want to come running for.

Desire / Avatar

Avatar: Backyard chicken owners who struggle to get their hens back to the coop or keep them interested during feeding.
Desire: Make feeding time easier and more enjoyable with a tasty treat that gets their flock coming back to the coop.

Description

A woman runs behind her hens in her garden while they run ahead. "Chasing Chickens Is Frustrating. Try a Better Treat." introduces the problem, positioning the treat as a way to bring them back to the coop.

Why this works

  • Opens with a relatable frustration for backyard chicken owners.
  • The running scene creates movement and attention in the feed.
  • Turns a frustrating situation into a simple, appealing solution.
  • The coop-return outcome gives a clear reason to try the product.

Design 07

Dried Mealworms - design 7

Angle of Communication

The Waste Problem: Address the frustration of buying treats that hens ignore, leaving uneaten feed behind.

Desire / Avatar

Avatar: Chicken owners frustrated by wasted feed and treats their hens refuse to eat.
Desire: Find a treat their hens actually enjoy instead of watching feed go uneaten or get tossed on the floor.

Description

A woman collects unfinished feed from the floor with a distressed expression. A darkened background shows uninterested hens looking on, with "Too Much Uneaten Feed in the Trash?" introducing the problem.

Why this works

  • Highlights a real frustration: wasted feed.
  • The distressed woman creates an immediate emotional connection.
  • The uninterested hens visually reinforce the problem.
  • Creates a natural opening to position the worms as a better treat.

Design 08

Dried Mealworms - design 8

Angle of Communication

Convenience + Social Proof: Combine a strong discount with the reassurance that thousands of flocks already subscribe, while emphasizing convenient delivery.

Desire / Avatar

Avatar: Chicken owners who regularly buy treats for their flock and want a convenient, reliable option delivered to their door.
Desire: Save on their mealworms, avoid running out, and have them delivered conveniently without the hassle of buying them repeatedly.

Description

A healthy hen in the foreground with hands holding the product package behind. "52% OFF" is prominent, with "13,000+ flocks are subscribing" and "delivered straight to your door," plus a "Shop Now" CTA.

Why this works

  • 52% OFF creates an immediate value-driven hook.
  • 13,000+ flocks subscribing provides strong social proof.
  • Delivered to your door removes a key purchasing friction.
  • Combines discount + trust + convenience in one clear ad.

Design 09

Dried Mealworms - design 9

Angle of Communication

Everyday Nutrition: Position the mealworms as an easy, protein-rich addition to your hens' daily nutrition.

Desire / Avatar

Avatar: Chicken owners who want to give their hens nutritious treats that are easy to feed.
Desire: Give their chickens extra protein they enjoy while making feeding time simple and convenient.

Description

The product sits in a clean table setting surrounded by large eggs. Messages highlight "Supports Your Hens' Nutrition," "High in Protein," and "Hens Love Them," with a "Shop Now" CTA.

Why this works

  • Leads with nutrition, a key concern for chicken owners.
  • Extra protein gives the product a clear functional benefit.
  • "Hens Love Them" adds an appeal-based reason to buy.
  • The eggs make the creative relevant to laying-hen owners.

Design 10

Dried Mealworms - design 10

Angle of Communication

More Than a Treat: Position dried mealworms as a protein-rich addition that supports multiple aspects of chicken nutrition.

Desire / Avatar

Avatar: Chicken owners who want to support their hens with nutritious, protein-rich treats.
Desire: Give their chickens nutrition that supports energy, feather growth, larger eggs, muscle, and tissue repair.

Description

A top-down view of a girl feeding 4 hens on grass. The mealworms sit prominently with a 4.9 rating and headline "Dried Mealworms for Chickens," plus benefits like More Energy and Feather Growth, with a "Shop Now" CTA.

Why this works

  • "Dried Mealworms for Chickens" immediately identifies product and audience.
  • 4.9 rating provides an instant trust signal.
  • Multiple benefits show the product is more than a tasty treat.
  • Combines nutrition, social proof, and real-life feeding in one creative.