[Moosenart]

i have chickens in our barn. i think ill use the cricket quenture and feed.

[Elizabeth Freer]

Originally Posted by Moosenart

i have chickens in our barn. i think ill use the cricket quenture and feed.

Some folks also say that chicken feed (& dry oatmeal) is not so good, but I have a friend who uses chicken laying mash who has bred "advanced level" day geckos and sensitive dart frogs. She uses chicken laying mash as the base feed for her crickets. As long as the label on the chicken laying mash does not exceed 20% protein and 5% fat I think one is "safe". Of course, there are many other nutrients our geckos need.

Be sure to check out Maurice Pudlo's GU post here in the Feeders, Food, & Nutrition subforum: Feeder Insect Diets & Gutload

[cricket4u]

Originally Posted by Elizabeth Freer

Some folks also say that chicken feed (& dry oatmeal) is not so good,

What a coincidence that you mentioned this Elizabeth. I was just reading some publications on chicken mash. A few days ago I read an article claiming that some cricket breeders feed diets of chicken mash which can be harmful to your reptile. Unfortunately I cannot remember the source and I am not sure it's reputable.

[Moosenart]

Good info, post a link if you find it.