Re: Cricket Questions

Posted by Wade on February 12, 2002 at 19:05:18:

In Reply to: Cricket Questions posted by WIll on February 12, 2002 at 11:39:37:

Hey Will,
Sounds like your getting closer to being a breeder.

A few suggestions. You will need to keep the adult crix warmer than 65* or they won't breed. 80 to 85* would be much better.

I've tried to put lids on egg containers to keep them from drying out. Half on half off, holes in lids, all that stuff. I get mold every time that kills all the eggs and babes.

I think it is best to leave the lids off and mist the soil daily to keep it moist.

I would use strictly fruits and vegatables for moisture and get rid of the sponge. The sponge will be a breeding ground for bacteria, and the main source of oders. Secondly, any moisture around the bottom of the sponge and every one of your babies will go stick their face in it and drown. When it comes to water, they are the dumbest animal on earth.

The babies are not too hard to keep alive. Make sure they have lots of egg crates so they have lots of hiding places. Give them the crumbs in the bottom of the dog food bag instead of the kibbles themselves. Keep fresh vegies in there.

Give babies and adults a variety of food. Dog food crumbs, bread crumbs, wheat bran, rice baby cerial, cherrieo's, they will eat most anything. Avoid table scraps and things that will rot and go sour.

Good luck,
Wade

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: Hey Will, : Sounds like your getting closer to being a breeder. : A few suggestions. You will need to keep the adult crix warmer than 65* or they won't breed. 80 to 85* would be much better. : I've tried to put lids on egg containers to keep them from drying out. Half on half off, holes in lids, all that stuff. I get mold every time that kills all the eggs and babes. : I think it is best to leave the lids off and mist the soil daily to keep it moist. : I would use strictly fruits and vegatables for moisture and get rid of the sponge. The sponge will be a breeding ground for bacteria, and the main source of oders. Secondly, any moisture around the bottom of the sponge and every one of your babies will go stick their face in it and drown. When it comes to water, they are the dumbest animal on earth. : The babies are not too hard to keep alive. Make sure they have lots of egg crates so they have lots of hiding places. Give them the crumbs in the bottom of the dog food bag instead of the kibbles themselves. Keep fresh vegies in there. : Give babies and adults a variety of food. Dog food crumbs, bread crumbs, wheat bran, rice baby cerial, cherrieo's, they will eat most anything. Avoid table scraps and things that will rot and go sour. : Good luck, : Wade

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