First Day of Dubias

[Tigg]

Thanks for the info! I will cut a Bigger hole tonight when I get home, I won't have any screen to cover it with but I don't think I have to worry about any other insects getting into the container this time of yeah, not over 1 night at least I will stop and get some more screen on tuesday night.

I have been replacing the chow each day so far, and I will leave the top off for a bit tonight.

 

[herpfreak]

I know, I asked a Burger King too but they said that their eggs came in boxes... LOL!!

:lol: How could you put eggs in a box without them all breaking? That is hillarious.

I don't think I have to worry about any other insects getting into the container this time of yeah, not over 1 night at least I will stop and get some more screen on tuesday night.

Yeah they can't climb at all, The only reason I have a lid on mine at all is because there are lots of kids running around my house and the bin could so easily get knocked over. (Even though they're supposed to stay out of my room because of the animals.)

 

[Epic]

How sanitary is it to use egg flats that were actually used for eggs? I recently read an article that tested the bacteria level of raw foods. Egg shells are covered in salmonella!

 

[hartungs]

How sanitary is it to use egg flats that were actually used for eggs? I recently read an article that tested the bacteria level of raw foods. Egg shells are covered in salmonella!

The only flats that I ever use are clean ones. They (McD's) said that they had some that had an egg cracked in them and I said absolutely not. I only wanted ones that were "pristine" with no "goo" on them. I know many people here use egg flats from the grocery store and some people even use paper towel and toilet paper rolls...

 

[Little D]

You mean McD's actually uses real eggs?!?! lol sorry I couldn't resist...

The only thing over my UTH is egg flats, For now I have been using wet paper towel for water sicne I cannot find the water crystals at my local pet shop, and a variety of fruits, and kitty kibble.

Vent is approx 3"x6" which I can easily make bigger if need be.

Do yourself a favour and order some water cyrstals from "Theroachguy". Order a 1 pound bag and you'll have enough to last you quite some time. I'm glad I ordered crystals from him because it sure makes things a lot easier.

 

[Theroachguy]

You mean McD's actually uses real eggs?!?! lol sorry I couldn't resist...

The only thing over my UTH is egg flats, For now I have been using wet paper towel for water sicne I cannot find the water crystals at my local pet shop, and a variety of fruits, and kitty kibble.

Vent is approx 3"x6" which I can easily make bigger if need be.

Do yourself a favour and order some water cyrstals from "Theroachguy". Order a 1 pound bag and you'll have enough to last you quite some time. I'm glad I ordered crystals from him because it sure makes things a lot easier.

yes it does and we are running a sale on the pound bags this mount as well. by the way how's things up north D

 

[Little D]

Going good now roachguy! Guess I should have waited to order the 1 pound bag......lol

 

[Epic]

How sanitary is it to use egg flats that were actually used for eggs? I recently read an article that tested the bacteria level of raw foods. Egg shells are covered in salmonella!

The only flats that I ever use are clean ones. They (McD's) said that they had some that had an egg cracked in them and I said absolutely not. I only wanted ones that were "pristine" with no "goo" on them. I know many people here use egg flats from the grocery store and some people even use paper towel and toilet paper rolls...

But, if they wee used for eggs at all, goo or no goo, they would still have had contact with the egg shells. Even if they look clean, technically they aren't? I'm sure it's a very rare possibility for a roach to catch salmonella from a used egg flat. Not saying you're wrong or anything, just throwing soem info out there!

 

[Markus]

I orderd some of these water crystals on the internet, Its called "solid water". They didn't come with any instructions or anything so do you have to add water to the crystals(if so how much water to how much crystals) or do you just put the crystals into the feeders housing? Heres a pic of them.

 

[hartungs]

Markus,

I researched this on the forum and came up with the following ratio:

1/2 tsp. to 1 1/3 cup water

This is just what I use and will last me about a week or so. Just let it sit for a couple of hours to fully hydrate and then drain out the excess water.

 

[Markus]

Thanks for that

 

[scalesandtales]

One ounce of crystals makes 1 gallon of water. Those bags are one ounce, fill up a bucket/tupperware with a ballon of water and a packet of crystals and let it sit for like 15-20 minutes. Keep the container sealed so they dont dry out. A crystal can actually last something like 5 years. So if you keep them clean and dont get food/chow all over them then you can just reuse them.

 

[Epic]

One ounce of crystals makes 1 gallon of water. Those bags are one ounce, fill up a bucket/tupperware with a ballon of water and a packet of crystals and let it sit for like 15-20 minutes. Keep the container sealed so they dont dry out. A crystal can actually last something like 5 years. So if you keep them clean and dont get food/chow all over them then you can just reuse them.

Are you talking about crystals that were already in the roach bin? Just add water?

 

[scalesandtales]

Yup thats all you have to do, if they are clean you can reuse them. Just pour water in the bowl