Roaches on crack

[SSimsswiSS]

I've had a few people ask me lately, if it's safe to feed Cricket Crack to roaches, due to the calcium content. I think it safe to say, Dubias, Lobster, and Hisser accept, and seem to thrive on it. Been keeping and feeding since 2004

 

[Cainschams]

I've had a few people ask me lately, if it's safe to feed Cricket Crack to roaches, due to the calcium content. I think it safe to say, Dubias, Lobster, and Hisser accept, and seem to thrive on it. Been keeping and feeding since 2004

I stick a pile of it in my roach bin and the next morning its all gone and all of the roaches have FAT bellies

Great product!

 

[robmd1]

hiyas steve i use it for my dubia i put in a pile of it close the tank door check few minutes later and they are all over it they love the stuff... all my crickets get it too.... great stuff

 

[Vegas Chad]

Everybody loves the Crack... I put it Frosted Flakes in the morning!

 

[ColorCham427]

I'm still curious if its a good thing

I admitt, I was curious about the high content of calcium going into you guys' roach colony bins as a main feeder.

I think its great that they're getting the high nutrition throughout their numbered days!

But still, I would think they're better off with a much more rich in protein food, specifically meant for production...

Anways, crack is addicting! So I'm assuming they're all on it and addicted!

BTW, if your roaches "swarm" the food, it means theyr'nt being fed enough. Try feeding them more! That will get your colony moving better!

 

[SSimsswiSS]

But still, I would think they're better off with a much more rich in protein food, specifically meant for production...


BTW, if your roaches "swarm" the food, it means theyr'nt being fed enough. Try feeding them more! That will get your colony moving better!

What specifically meant food do you use? for production.

I have to disagree with you on the swarm theory. The roaches in the photos get fed every day, with meal leftovers; peeling from fruit and veggie, from the night before. Sunday, they had a breakfast of romaine leaves, carrot peelings, and clover I harvested from my backyard in addition to dry mix they got later in the day.
If your only concerned about colony production, try a little neglect (don't feed) for a week, and add heat, to get the reproduction moving better.

My thinking is that a green (plant protein) squishy gut, is better than a specifically meant for production...? gut. At lease I get that feeling when feeding to the chams.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im7n2MGT2gc

 

[Bradkc]

My dubia love Cricket Crack!!

 

[ColorCham427]

dubia love anything.. theyre roaches lol... im really talking about what helps them "get moving" Steve email me with some more info. your more knowledgable than i am for sure dude. thanks,

~ Brian

 

[PardalisGirl]

But still, I would think they're better off with a much more rich in protein food, specifically meant for production...

So what do you specifically think would be a protein rich food? There are actually some "dangers" in a high protein diet for feeders. Cat or dog food is something people often feed to roaches. If you are keeping roaches as pets (yeah some people actually keep them as pets) this is fine to do. Some roach species will chew on each others wings if they don't get some protein. I give my roach colonies a few pieces of organic cat food once a week.

However, daily high protein diets for roaches or crickets passes through to the chameleon. I remember reading some information (can't remember the source tonight) that suggests that chameleons can not process this type of high protein gutload and that it can lead to kidney/liver issues over time. I think Cricket Crack plus fresh fruit and veggies is fine for gutloading roaches for feeding out. If you have breeding colonies like I do then a bit of protein like the cat food can keep the adult breeders happy.

Those are my thoughts. Wish I could remember the article I read on the subject. It was a veterinarian type piece.