Gut loading

[EvoDave101]

i just put some chopped up carrot, potatoe an apple into the tubs with the meal worms an locusts an the meal worms have swarmed the stuff ive put in there, but the locusts dont seem that intrested but ive seen one or two having a nibble

anything that locusts like?

 

[Scoots85]

While we're on the subject, what's the best for crickets? And what about water?

I've been using slices of apples and that seems to be going okay, but then I found these "Yummies! Cricket Feeders" at ******** and gave them a try. I don't think the crickets are enjoying them very much, or it isn't enough nutrients, cause they seem to be dieing off slowly.

 

[Paco]

While we're on the subject, what's the best for crickets? And what about water?

I've been using slices of apples and that seems to be going okay, but then I found these "Yummies! Cricket Feeders" at ******** and gave them a try. I don't think the crickets are enjoying them very much, or it isn't enough nutrients, cause they seem to be dieing off slowly.

Crickets die all the time. Much faster than most other feeders. I use water crystals for all my feeders that need water. I also use veggi crystals for veggies.

I will also be making a new feeder product as well. FEEDER BARS. All organic and made with the best ingredients. Tons of good stuff, one of the best gutloads I have found to date. Will be a great gutload product for all feeders.

 

[EvoDave101]

the stuff i put in the mealworm box has all been eaten

but theres still stuff in the locust box, so im gna have to take them out :\

is there anything they go mad for? maybe sweet stuff like apples?

 

[Paco]

the stuff i put in the mealworm box has all been eaten

but theres still stuff in the locust box, so im gna have to take them out :\

is there anything they go mad for? maybe sweet stuff like apples?

Not many people use Locast over here in the states. They seem to be popular over in Europe. Is that where you are? There are a few Eurpopean breeders here they might be able to answer your question. Good luck.

 

[Paco]

Dave I found this info for you. Hope it helps. Alplapha is another thing Locast will eat thats availble all year round.

http://www.insectstore.com/keeping-breeding-buying-locusts-livefood.php

 

[EvoDave101]

yep i like in the UK

wow cheers for the website, i guess they pretty much like anything haha.

also they seem quite easy to breed, im actually considering it

 

[nats]

For crix I use that gel water stuff from Flukers.

For mealies, I just give them carrots because it attracts fewer fruit flies.
Though, I have been told that you cant actually "gut load" mealworms.

The crix like carrots too, but their main diet is Flukers cricket chow.

 

[EvoDave101]

For crix I use that gel water stuff from Flukers.

For mealies, I just give them carrots because it attracts fewer fruit flies.
Though, I have been told that you cant actually "gut load" mealworms.

The crix like carrots too, but their main diet is Flukers cricket chow.

putting fruit an veg in the tubs also make them smell nice

im sure it does work, if they are eating the carrot an then the vitimans in the carrots are in the mealworms then the gecko eats them, they are also getting the vitimans, i would think anyways :main_laugh:

 

[RepBex]

for my "hoppers" i use dandlion leaves i have found they dont like carrot at all

they also like large plades of grass

for my mealworms i grind up cat biscuts and use it as a food substrate plus cucumber

 

[nats]

putting fruit an veg in the tubs also make them smell nice

LOL! the fruit flies think so too! :main_laugh:

 

[EvoDave101]

:main_laugh: im not sure i get any in the UK so i guess im lucky

also just another quick question....

ive bin sprayin the mealworms with water to stop them drying up, is this alright to do?

 

[nats]

:main_laugh: im not sure i get any in the UK so i guess im lucky

also just another quick question....

ive bin sprayin the mealworms with water to stop them drying up, is this alright to do?

NO! dont do that!
Just keep putting those vegies in there for them. They have all the moisture those mealies need.
To much water will cause mold and rot.

 

[EvoDave101]

oh dear :main_lipsrsealed: i'll stop doing that then

 

[nats]

oh dear :main_lipsrsealed: i'll stop doing that then

:main_thumbsup:

 

[Geckeleon]

Feed Diet

i just put some chopped up carrot, potatoe an apple into the tubs with the meal worms an locusts an the meal worms have swarmed the stuff ive put in there, but the locusts dont seem that intrested but ive seen one or two having a nibble

anything that locusts like?

I use the same diet for crickets and mealworms. It consists of Bran, pulverized chicken mash & premium dog food. Carrots, oranges, or apples are used for moisture as well as a chick water bowl with paper towels or cotton on the bowl so crickets don’t drown. Bowl is only used for crickets and must be cleaned every couple of days to prevent odor. We’ve been breeding our own feeders for 15 years and our reptiles have always been very healthy. Chicken mash and Bran can be purchased at most livestock feed stores. Bran and chicken mash is pulverized once a month in a food processor. Hopefully this helps.

Good Luck