Is it worth breeding locusts?

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Minime12

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Hi guys!

Just wondering if its worth breeding locusts for little Mushu? Just thinking it may be better for Mushu if i do it myself...

Locusts are his insect of choice... he wont run for crickets! And from what i have read they tend to be better for Beardies after a good gut load? Do tell me if im wrong...

How easy is it to breed them? What would i need to do/get?

Also, should i consider breeding other little bugs for him to eat? Worms maybe?

Any help greatly appreciated!

Mini and Mushu xx
 
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Hi Minnie, I don't know anyone who does it but you can always use Google to see about that. For worms, there is a thread here above about breeding them. I used to have a mealworm colony for about 5 years, the fresh shed ones are good for smaller lizards and the others are O.K as a treat if your dragon doesn't get hooked on them. Although people say they are useless + not nutritious this isn't really so, just check the nutritional charts on them here......

viewtopic.php?f=76&t=234999

They would never be used as a staple but they are not the horrible food item that people make them out to be. When dusted with calcium they are fine in small amounts.
 
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Mysty

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Breed dubias perhaps. They don't smell and are pretty simple. Got my first females carrying egg sacs. Took about a month and a half to establish. You can buy a colony if you want to get breeding quickly, but I just got various nymphs from a local seller.
 
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Thank you both!

I'll look into good for breeding locusts.. they're just so damn expensive from the pet store!

I was considering mealworms after reading that post..

Never thought of dubias... will give that a go! Not too worried about quickly.. just the best way to do it.
 
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