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08-03-2008, 09:18 AM
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Keeping Pinheads alive and from escaping...
With the baby pygmies unfortunatley I am still having to keep pins. When I order 1000, they nearly all die or escape. I keep them the same way as the other crix-in plastic lidded tote(they can get through screen) with Roach Coach crix food from Coastal Silk and either potatoes, carrots, or leaf lettuce for moisture. Any suggestions? I can keep any other size alive forever.
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08-03-2008, 09:39 AM
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We use bug barrier, no lid and keep the pin heads nice and warm always with food and water gel.
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08-03-2008, 09:47 AM
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Chad-where do I get bug barrier?
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08-03-2008, 10:05 AM
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You can also line the bin with packaging tape before the screens of course. It is to slick and they cant climb past it. I am having the opposite problem. Half of my 3/4 crix always die and I have on had a few pins here and there die
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08-03-2008, 10:14 AM
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I got tired of buying crickets so I attempted to breed them on July 11.
Ahem. I am now harvesting my 3rd "clutch" (sandwich container) of pinheads. Probably up to 2500 and still hatching! Compared to chams they are EASY (if you don't mind a little extra work) As the pygs grow, so will their food source.
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08-03-2008, 11:02 AM
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http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=68&de=593195 I like this stuff the best... Poo wont stick to it and if wash it off just paint some more on. I think they will send a little foam brush with it if you order. I use this with all my bugs and keep no tops on them for the best air flow.
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08-03-2008, 11:38 AM
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I keep mine pretty much the same way Chad said, I just use packing tape instead of bug barrier. They can not craw up it.
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