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Crickets Vs Hornworms Table of Contents Hornworms have recently been added to many online insect-markets, while crickets have been a more reliable feeder for much longer. If you are trying to compare these two insects as feeders, there are many important questions to ask. In this article, we compare crickets and Hornworms directly. We will explore their protein, fat, and fiber content, as well as additional aspects that are important - including how well they will stimulate your leopard gecko, bearded dragon, chickens, or other insect-eating reptile or amphibian. Nutritional Profile Experts suggest that the following nutritional profile is optimal for most insectivorous...

How many BSFL for a Compost Pile Larvae of Hermetia illucens (L.) (black soldier fly, BSF) are great natural feeder insects for your pets, such as reptiles and chickens. Larvae of BSF (BSFL) also can efficiently consume and metabolically process your composted plant-based food scraps and convert them into usable products, like frass (insect feces). It has been estimated that BSFL can reduce food scraps and bio-material by up to 80% within two weeks under optimal conditions. The feces your BSFL produces is beneficial not only as a biofertilizer but can also help protect your plants from pathogens, as discussed...

What Month Should I Buy Baby Chicks? Keeping chickens is easy! At least, that’s how we think about keeping full-grown adult chickens. Once your birds are all grown up and happily clucking around their coop, you’re on easy street. But getting to that point is a real challenge. There is a ton of planning that goes into getting your chickens. You’ll have to plan and build a coop, for starters. And then there’s the process of raising your chicks into adults. Like with any big enterprise, the best time to start is now. But there are better and worse times...

Superworms Vs Silkworms The right feeder for your pet really depends on your pet’s needs. When considering Superworms versus Silkworms, you need to look at many different aspects of the insects and the needs of your pet. In this article, we break down the complex nutritional profiles of these species. We look at protein, fat, mineral, and fiber content. Plus, we look at different situations in which each insect might be appropriate.  Nutritional Profile of Superworms and Silkworms Experts suggest that the following nutritional profile is optimal for most insectivorous and carnivorous reptiles and amphibians: Typical Carnivorous Reptile Diet High in Protein...

Are Crickets good for Fishing? Crickets make great feeder insects for your reptiles and chickens, but did you know that they also make great treats for your pet fish? Owners of Oscars, South American cichlids, and African butterflyfish have all recommended live crickets as feed. Crickets can also be used as live bait for fishing. Some anglers have found that crickets are great bait for some fish, acting as a substitute for worms. The following article will go into detail about using crickets as live bait for fishing, how to hook them, and which fish to avoid. Although all of...