The colony has exploded!

[Beardo]

I think its due to the increased heat and humidity but my colony has exploded in growth in the past 2 months. I now feed them half a cup of water crystals a day! Thats just the nymphs.. Anyways I wanted to share a glimpse of my colony: http://www.youtube.com/user/rancid11999988?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/ZuY6XR6sfMU

[zebrajanie]

Well, when things are at the best optimum, that would indeed encourage the colony to grooooooooooooooow !
 Might want to add that 1/2 orange too... that also encourages breeding !
Both colonies look great ! 

[Beardo]

Thanks Janie, I have actually been selling extra nymphs I have so many. Its all one colony I just seperate the adults from the nymphs.

[zebrajanie]

I'm glad this worked out so well for you !
I'm still quite convinced this is the best staple feeder. Keep up the great work !
Oh mine started with a single bin too... but has grown to 4 bins... a 5th soon to be added...

[Fliehigh]

Hi Beardo

How long did it take to ex-plod?

I started with 100 Mixed between Nymphs and 4 adult pairs and It has been almost 2 months and I haven't seen any new ones yet. No that said, I think there are a couple females that may be carrying now as they look extra plump.

Thanks

Fliehigh

PS. I have been using the "Janie Roach " for the colony (The orange slices), cat food with Fish flakes and actually Bearded dragon ground together and also vegtible ends.

[zebrajanie]

Try switching the cat food with chicken starter chow.. After I did that.. I had some really nice growth happening.
Hope this helps.

[Thewolfmantom]

I wish I could keep around enough to get 4 bins going......lol

[Fliehigh]

Hi Janie

Where did you buy that?

I assume a farm/feed store would have it?

Thanks

Fliehigh

[zebrajanie]

Tom.. I feel your pain, buddy!

Yes, I got mine at the feed store.. cost under $20 bucks... Once home, I used 2 and 5 gallon buckets to separate for storage.  Most of the small containers went directly into the deep freezer.. the others, 5 gallons, left in the back room, with the one in use, near the bins and enclosures...
Hope this helps.

[Fliehigh]

that definatley helps.

I will look into it the first of next week.

Thanks again

Fliehigh