“Supplemented crickets yielded a mineral profile that met most, but not all requirements, for carnivorous reptiles, omnivorous reptiles, and an omnivorous bird in different life stages. Among measured minerals, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, copper and zinc requirements were met. Sodium and potassium were potentially provided in excess, and may pose a risk for toxicity if the supplemented crickets are offered as the primary food source. The calcium (with an inverse corresponding Ca
ratio), iron, and manganese requirements were not met with supplemented crickets, and may potentiate the risk for deficiency if the supplemented cricket is offered as the sole source of nutrition. Additional sources of calcium, iron, and manganese are crucial if feeding the supplemented crickets.”…
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ratio), iron, and manganese requirements were not met with supplemented crickets, and may potentiate the risk for deficiency if the supplemented cricket is offered as the sole source of nutrition. Additional sources of calcium, iron, and manganese are crucial if feeding the supplemented crickets.”…https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3279&context=theses