Gutloading.

[boots123]

I know there's threads out there telling the best foods to gutload crickets and other feeders, but most of that stuff isn't available where I live.

So I'm just wondering what are the most simple foods I can get and still be effective?

And what reliable site can I order silkworms from?

Thanks, [:

 

[ReptileLove18]

this blog on gutloading has a great recipe of ingredients that can be found at the grocery store https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/75-feeder-nutrition-gutloading.html
and two good sites to order silkworms from is coastal silkworms or mulberry farms. both are this forum site sponsors so if you go to the top right corner of your page it says view sponsors and you can go to either on of their sites from there

 

[Jon114]

Do you have a feed store nearby? I find chicken layer (I use a vegetarian brand) to be a great staple gutload for crickets/roaches. Use gamebird crumbles (unmedicated) if you can get them instead. I then supplement with a wide variety of greens/veggies/fruit. Pretty much all found at the grocery store.

 

[sandrachameleon]

I know there's threads out there telling the best foods to gutload crickets and other feeders, but most of that stuff isn't available where I live. So I'm just wondering what are the most simple foods I can get and still be effective? And what reliable site can I order silkworms from?

where (roughly) do you live? that might help us advise you.

 

[boots123]

where (roughly) do you live? that might help us advise you.

I live in eastern Washington state. In the middle of the desert

 

[boots123]

this blog on gutloading has a great recipe of ingredients that can be found at the grocery store https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/75-feeder-nutrition-gutloading.html
and two good sites to order silkworms from is coastal silkworms or mulberry farms. both are this forum site sponsors so if you go to the top right corner of your page it says view sponsors and you can go to either on of their sites from there

Thank you!

 

[ReptileLove18]

Thank you!

you're very welcome!! thats what we're here for!