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14-08-2008, 11:49 AM
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hi i get 500 crickets a week and i put them in a big plastic tub witch i put holes in the top but they just keep dieing by the end of the week i keep putting greens in there 4 food and cut oranges 4 them 2 drink off but what am i going wrong plz help
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14-08-2008, 11:55 AM
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try a piece of wet cottonwool for moisture and fishfood to eat , this will "gutload" the crickets as well : good luck
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14-08-2008, 12:00 PM
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14-08-2008, 12:51 PM
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ok thanks 4 posting back so soon
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14-08-2008, 09:44 PM
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Yes, lots of ventilation and probably not so much moisture, as well as food for them. I get 2000 a month, keep 1000 each in large tubs about 18 inches square and they last the month.
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15-08-2008, 01:22 AM
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I'd cut out the citrus fruit (oranges) too - it can give crickets the runs.
If you're giving them greens they shouldn't NEED additional water sources.
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15-08-2008, 06:22 PM
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...and make sure there are PLENY of places for them to hide, otherwise they'll eat each other. egg cartons are perfect for this
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16-08-2008, 08:26 PM
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I don't think you need a cricket keeper or bug grub I have tried both and not noticed much difference,as stated a well vented tub with bran on the bottom some egg carton and greens are all you need,try not to use much lettuce as it makes the tub wet and is not a very nutricious food,greens such as kale are best and at the moment take advantage of free weeds such as dandilion and plantain,good luck.
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