Ordering crickets...?
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Djturna4thakidz
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You can get a plastic bin from target or walmart that will fit any amount of crickets you can order. You can make a lid with chicken wire or just buy one of the plastic lids that comes with it.
absolutbill
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I keep about 1000 at a time in a 10 gallon tank. I like being able to see if they have jumped up and are on the underside of the lid without being surprised 
deadhd5
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Breeding crickets is really cheap and easy, also kind of fun.
Like Amanda I like to watch them from time to time, their behavior is kind of fascinating. There is a long history in China and Japan of keeping crickets as pets and even fighting them. Learning this history will increase your appreciation for these little critters.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crickets_as_pets
Like Amanda I like to watch them from time to time, their behavior is kind of fascinating. There is a long history in China and Japan of keeping crickets as pets and even fighting them. Learning this history will increase your appreciation for these little critters.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crickets_as_pets
deadhd5
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Its pretty much just a matter of putting a container with soil in the bin (females lay eggs in the soil with their ovipositor) with adult crickets for about a week, keeping the soil moist with a spray bottle, and then incubating with a heatpad for about a week.
The complicated part is figuring out the timing to keep yourself supplied. The smell can also be an issue if kept indoors. I keep mine in the garage and have no issues.
There are a few great youtube videos and also some great resources on this site.
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