Can I feed this to my dubia?

[Snowball0807]

I'm just starting a dubia colony so still have questions :wink: .. Can I feed them oxbow guinea pig food? Here's a link, http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3135800 It says no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors. I know most people feed dog or cat food, but since the only furry pet I have is a guinea pig,I thought this would just be easier.. Is it okay, or should I just get some dog food?
Thanks!

 

[Claudiusx]

All it basically is, is soybeans and grass. Mixed with vitamins and minerals. I wouldn't use it. It said so itself that it is low in protein and protein is the main reason people feed cat and dog food, because its high in protein.

I would just say no. I have no experience with it, and i doubt anyone else on here does, but its safe to say there are much better options to pick from.

-Brandon

 

[Sapphire]

All it basically is, is soybeans and grass. Mixed with vitamins and minerals. I wouldn't use it. It said so itself that it is low in protein and protein is the main reason people feed cat and dog food, because its high in protein.

I would just say no. I have no experience with it, and i doubt anyone else on here does, but its safe to say there are much better options to pick from.

-Brandon

I agree with this. Cat and dog food is used for dubia because of the high protein content. Protein helps them grow; also, if a colony is not getting enough protein, you'll begin to see adult males with nibbled/ripped wings because the other roaches will begin to eat their wings. The guinea pig food could probably be fed occasionally or mixed in with the cat/dog food, but you don't want to use it as their only food source.

 

[Snowball0807]

Okay, thank you! Just thought it may be easier. I'll deffinitely just go get some dog food.