how do i start a colony of roaches

Jamie · #1 (**permalink**) 24-03-2008, 10:41 PM

I'v read on here somewher about starting up a colony of roaches to sustain a constant and cheaper supply of food.

How do I go about starting my own one up? Dubia or Turkistan roaches?

Also I know nothing about these roaches, I have two 4 month old beardies, would the colony supply to many roaches and thus leave me with hundreds of new pets!! ??

rachy · #2 (**permalink**) 24-03-2008, 10:48 PM

dubia are better imo as they arnt fast movers and dont climb , i bought a 100 from someone (can give you the email addy) for £25 basically put em in a rub with egg crates and feed em , after a month or so in your case as you only have 2 mouths to feed you can use them as feeders , my beardies and geckos go nuts for them!
They do need heat so you will need a heat mat.

Jamie · #3 (**permalink**) 24-03-2008, 10:56 PM

Cheers hun!

What do you feed them? and are they noisy! ?

rachy · #4 (**permalink**) 24-03-2008, 11:02 PM

dog/cat biscuits , veg , bran. i do hear them scratching about but its not that noisy!

Jamie · #5 (**permalink**) 24-03-2008, 11:08 PM

not like the constant chirping of some crickets then!!

would also be handy for my spiders as well.

if you could PM me with that email addy please, I can look in to it in the next few weeks.

rachy · #6 (**permalink**) 24-03-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie

not like the constant chirping of some crickets then!!

would also be handy for my spiders as well.

if you could PM me with that email addy please, I can look in to it in the next few weeks.

How many are you looking to start with , im gonna be ordering more soon to boost my colony i can give you some to try.

email is markwebb@peakecology.co.uk
i asked if i could give it out b4 anyone asks!