Suggestion for Feeding Crickets

[ToniandGizmo]

I thought I would share how I feed my crickets their moist foods (fruits and vegetables). Hands down I think they are the worst as far as keeping, but my panther loves them so they're here to stay.

In the past I used paper plates to put their fruits and veggies on (as well as their water cubes). The plates always absorbed the moisture by the next day and I hated touching them when I had to replace them.

I figured out that I can put their moist foods in a plastic baggie and just roll the edges down so that the crickets can reach it. I make up a weeks worth of food and keep in the fridge until I'm ready to use it. To replace it, I just grab the edge of the baggie and toss it in the trash.

Below is a pic of the food. It contains shredded apple, carrot, potatoe, orange peel and water cubes.

 

[cushcameleon]

Cool idea, I'm gonna have to try that out.

 

[eisentrauti]

Doesn't get this food fast molds ? It's very humid.

 

[ToniandGizmo]

Doesn't get this food fast molds ? It's very humid.

That's why I replace it every morning (in the winter) more often when it's warmer. The whole point was I HATE touching the stuff after the crickets have had their turn with it.

 

[jannb]

Great idea. I'm going to try it. I've been using the paper plates.

 

[eisentrauti]

I hate them also, they are fast, always activ, jump too high...but it's a perfect food for chameleons

 

[chambabysitter1]

I've been using discarded jar, yogurt, whatever, lids for food.
They tend to run out though, so this totally works for a pinch.

I don't shred my food for my crix, should I?

 

[martyllian]

I cut the top off from a 16 ounce disposable beverage cup, and put food in that. same with the water. when it gets too icky, I toss it and make another

 

[ToniandGizmo]

I don't shred my food for my crix, should I?

Just something I do Chris, I just notice that the crickets seem to go for it faster than when it's big pieces.

 

[eisentrauti]

The surface of the food is bigger, so more of them could eat at the same time

 

[ToniandGizmo]

I cut the top off from a 16 ounce disposable beverage cup, and put food in that. same with the water. when it gets too icky, I toss it and make another

All good ideas, but the other reason for the baggies is that I can make batches of food ahead of time (for the week), and store it till I'm ready to use it.

 

[chambabysitter1]

All good ideas, but the other reason for the baggies is that I can make batches of food ahead of time (for the week), and store it till I'm ready to use it.

Now, that is what I am talking about. Awesome time saver, while keeping the gutload constantly fresh. I may employ this technique now.

 

[ToniandGizmo]

That's it Chris! Ahhhh sweet epiphamy!