Considering Cricket Breeding

[Jbujarski]

Im considering cricket breeding and was just wondering the basics/ tips and anything that could really help me out.

Also is it worth it in the long run/difficult to take care of?

Anything information would be great!
Thanks in advanced!

 

[Hoj]

i would search breeding cricketson youtube there are alot of good vids.
1 tip is pick your dirt wisely, alot of dirt or soil has stuff the inhibits bugs and other things. i like to get my dirt from the ground in an undeveloped area as opposed to buying it.
i found it to not really to be worth the hassle but alot of that has to do with my climate i think i will try again in the summer when it can all stay outside.
in arizona i think it would be easier.
also if you need larger crickets i find raising them upto size is a pain.

 

[Jbujarski]

Thanks I'll look it up. Ya the warmer weather here might help since the bugs Never die off here. I don't need large crickets as my chams are still small.
Thanks for the info!

 

[gratefulj]

I just started my project.. eggs are layed, will be incubating within the next 48 hours for 2 weeks. see what happens (fingers crossed)

 

[gratefulj]

Basically, I put 30 adults in a 10 gal aquarium tank with food, egg flats, heat pad, basking lamp, and egg laying container( short stirofoam cup) with egg laying medium(peat moss). After 48-72 hours they will lay eggs, then take out the egg laying container, put the egg container into a similar sized container with new egg flats, food, keep temp at 80 all times, and humidity 100% for the first 3-5 days, if you have a problem with this put a moist paper towel or 2 in the corners and change them out frequently. The first 72 hours are most important.. after that you got it made, put em in a bigger container and they can be regularly stored

 

[Jbujarski]

Can The eggs/recently hatched be placed with the adults or always be kept separate after that?

 

[clarkrw3]

Can The eggs/recently hatched be placed with the adults or always be kept separate after that?

They always need to be kept with like size unless you want them to be eaten by the bigger crickets.


Start with Black crickets they are a LOT easier!!

 

[thatoneguy]

honestly its alot cheaper and easier to buy them. it might only be worth it if you have a bunch of chams. but if you insist there are alot of good videos on youtube. its always a good feeling to succede at something new

 

[gratefulj]

done right and it will save you money .. and yes you must seperate out pinheads from adults, easiest way is taking out the egg laying container before they are even close to hatching then incubating in a rearing bin or they will get eaten when they hatch if they are left in the breeding bin.

 

[clarkrw3]

honestly its alot cheaper and easier to buy them. it might only be worth it if you have a bunch of chams. but if you insist there are alot of good videos on youtube. its always a good feeling to succede at something new

If using browns you might be correct. BUT if using blacks I would say it's a lot easier and a whole lot cheaper to breed your own. I produce 5000 about every 2-3 weeks and that's only half trying

 

[thatoneguy]

true but what are you gonna do with 5000 crickets?!?! not to mention they eat alot. i mean if you have the time for it and dont mind doing it more power to you. i just find it a hassle to be watering and cleaning and feeding and seperating. not to mention the smell. lol i guess i only have one cham that only eats like 3 crickets a day. but im guessing you guys have a munch of different animals that eat them.

 

[gratefulj]

why are browns more difficult?

 

[thatoneguy]

they are more delicate. i got bit by a black cricket. it kinda hurt a bit.

 

[clarkrw3]

they are more delicate. i got bit by a black cricket. it kinda hurt a bit.

LMAO ....they do get big!!! But are worth the effort.

 

[clarkrw3]

why are browns more difficult?

They are not as hardy, don't hatch as easy, have a lot more die off, and tend to crash. By crash I mean that your whole population will die off suddenly. Blacks only do this after about 4-5 months.....because they are OLD

 

[gratefulj]

I just heard that a lot of blacks tend to be more aggresive and bite, and sometimes ur cham ..... So, I'm trying to do browns..

 

[Whatcamo]

Here's how I did it!
https://www.chameleonforums.com/my-cricket-rearing-tub-74765/

 

[Jbujarski]

That's a ton of crickets ha! Thanks for all the info guys, definitely going to keep looking into this.

 

[clarkrw3]

I just heard that a lot of blacks tend to be more aggresive and bite, and sometimes ur cham ..... So, I'm trying to do browns..

They are more aggressive but I have been using only blacks for quite some time without a single problem.

 

[RicoRoxy]

what type of rearing bin? I have added the deli cups of soil, would moving to a plastic shoe box to hatch in be ok, does it need to be dark or clear ok? Does the soil need to be removed after pin heads hatch?