Correctly dusting a feeder

[Bernie]

I simply use a food bag and shake the feeders around so they get a coating of calcium. They usually turn white, but when i take them out I give them a blow to remove any excess calcium. They still look white-ish though.

I just want to know if that is still too much. Can anyone post any pics of a correctly dusted locust/cricket?

I dont want to OD my Chams.

Thanks.

 

[Psychodrake]

I usually get a tiny pinch of dust, but today I think I accidentally used too much calcium (The crickets were very white). USUALLY though, the white coat is barely visible on mine. The difference was I used the spoon that came with the exoterra calcium powder, tried to minimize the amount in the spoon but it still ended up being a lot, usually I just use my fingers and get a tiny pinch which works better.

But honestly, I'd also like to see some photos of what someone more experienced might call correctly dusted crickets/locusts.

 

[javsto]

when i dust my crickets i use a round plastic soup serving container that you would get from a take out restaurant, for example. The issue im having is that when i place the crix inside with the calcium and close it then "shake" them, some are either knocked out or dead from the shaking. Any ideas on what i should use that wont kill them?

 

[fluxlizard]

I use a big plastic cup (several inches high, 3 or 4 inches across).

If you do this and gently swirl them in the cup in a circular motion, rather than "shaking" them, you shouldn't have losses.

 

[Chamster]

i just put the crix in the calcium container, take them out and feed them off.

 

[suzi]

I use a big plastic cup (several inches high, 3 or 4 inches across).

If you do this and gently swirl them in the cup in a circular motion, rather than "shaking" them, you shouldn't have losses.

I do the same, with a tall deli cup that is like 6" high so the crickets don't jump out

 

[suzi]

Here is a photo

 

[jessica5150]

i just sprinkle a little bit of calcium in the bottom of the container then swirl them around in it.. with my hand covering the top .. so no one can try to escape

 

[Bernie]

seems like the swirling in the plastic cup method is the way to go - thanks to those that contributed.

 

[DavidBuchan]

Here is a photo View attachment 37034View attachment 37035

Not to much, not too little.
That's exactly how much for a daily dusting. It can be a little heavier for the multi vit or the d3.