Locust gutloading

[Josh diegosuarez]

Hi people whats the best stuff for gutloading locusts ?? Thanks

 

[SSimsswiSS]

I use rose leaves for the most part (may not be available in your neck of the woods, this time of year.). Any wild grass/ grain type plants work best.

 

[Josh diegosuarez]

Hey thanks for the reply I've just been searching and someone said they was using carrots is that any good do you know?? Thanks

 

[Miss Lily]

I use 'wild rocket' leaves for mine - you can buy it pre-packed in the supermarket. I have also grown wheat grass in the past too which they loved!

 

[Josh diegosuarez]

Wild rocket you can get that in tesco can't ya I use to stock it on the night shift lol thanks

 

[Miss Lily]

Yeah, that's where I get mine! Also, a tip to keep it fresh (as given to me by Bridgofaith) - keep it in a n open container and cover with damp kitchen roll and it keeps for almost a week before going wet and nasty like it would if it was kept in the bag.

 

[Josh diegosuarez]

Great thankyou

 

[Bernie]

Double post

 

[Bernie]

I use spring greens that are also available at the supermarket and usually cost £1 a bag.

I freeze the bag and grab a handful about 10mins before feeding and it defrosts pretty rapid.

 

[gad58y]

dandylion leaves are also very good and free.


graeme

 

[Josh diegosuarez]

I see a packet of baby leaves in the salad section anyone used them ?


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[Todnedo]

Grasshoppers and locusts need bran in their diet as well as oats and other grains.

 

[Miss Lily]

I haven't personally used them - I avoid the mixes as they seem ot have Spinach in them which is not a good gutload due to high oxylate levels. They can inhibit absorption of calcium. I have always used just the plain green 'wild rocket' leaves. You can also but seeds too but I haven't tried that either! Also, if gathering dandelions, make sure there are no pesticides or weed killers used in the area.

 

[Josh diegosuarez]

So rocket is the one I reckon thanks


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[kinyonga]

Since a locust's natural diet is vegetation I don't know why you couldn't gutload them with the same things I use to gutload/feed crickets with....dandelion greens, kale, collards, endive, escarole, mustard greens, carrots, squash, sweet potato, sweet red pepper, zucchini, etc.

 

[Josh diegosuarez]

Well locusts eat anything don't dey lol n if feeding your crickets all the stuff you are has done no harm to the Cham then it's all good I'm guessing

 

[sandrachameleon]

I have found grasshoppers have happily eaten apple, dandelion, rocket (arugula), wheat bran, wheat grass, sprouted seeds, orange, alfalfa.... and even Repashy Bug Burger (comercial product).

 

[Josh diegosuarez]

Thanks sandra


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