How many dubias?

[Maddy5150]

Hi everyone! I was thinking about switching Ziggy over to dubia roaches she is 7 almost 8 months now and I have no idea how many to feed her or how many to buy. Currently, I'm giving her 20 crickets in the morning with a salad and 20 crickets at night with a salad so a total of 40 crickets and 2 salads a day. Her salads consist of dark greens and fruit or another veggie. I'm just confused with the feedings still a little bit so any help is appreciated.

 

[WinFam01]

We just started dubias a few weeks ago and are giving our 6 mo old about 10/day. I don't think it's enough though, so we're going to bump it up a bit.

 

[KarrieRee]

He should eat as many in a 10-15 minute time frame but make sure hes eating his salads too NOT just bugs --- you can feed him worms as well for a balanced diet --- super horn butter and silk worms -- the silk worms are another staple feeder --- so w/ all that given to him he should have a balanced diet - if you need websites for worms let me know I will post them
Karrie

 

[Maddy5150]

He should eat as many in a 10-15 minute time frame but make sure hes eating his salads too NOT just bugs --- you can feed him worms as well for a balanced diet --- super horn butter and silk worms -- the silk worms are another staple feeder --- so w/ all that given to him he should have a balanced diet - if you need websites for worms let me know I will post them
Karrie

That would be great what are so good websites? Is 2 salads enough?

 

[Maddy5150]

We just started dubias a few weeks ago and are giving our 6 mo old about 10/day. I don't think it's enough though, so we're going to bump it up a bit.

Thats good to know. My babygirl is a big eater and I was wondering a good number to feed her but I guess the 10 to 15 minutes of just eating however much she wants is a good idea.

 

[KarrieRee]

yes if shes eating them thats great --- the more greens the better she wont get fat on salads - she does need the protein too but its great shes eating that much-- I wish they all were that way
Karrie

 

[WinFam01]

We just started dubias a few weeks ago and are giving our 6 mo old about 10/day. I don't think it's enough though, so we're going to bump it up a bit.

Thats good to know. My babygirl is a big eater and I was wondering a good number to feed her but I guess the 10 to 15 minutes of just eating however much she wants is a good idea.

I just don't do that with ours because she will overeat.

 

[Maddy5150]

yes if shes eating them thats great --- the more greens the better she wont get fat on salads - she does need the protein too but its great shes eating that much-- I wish they all were that way
Karrie

She just loves food so much lol! Her fav greens are kale and mustard greens she also really likes blueberries

 

[KarrieRee]

Limit the blueberries they are high in sugar and we dont want her to get diabetes-- all fruit should be fed occasionally since it has high sugar content- here is a website for nutrition ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html have you offered her any type of worms?
Karrie

 

[Maddy5150]

Limit the blueberries they are high in sugar and we dont want her to get diabetes-- all fruit should be fed occasionally since it has high sugar content- here is a website for nutrition ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html have you offered her any type of worms?
Karrie

I give her blueberries about 4 times a week only in one salad and to be honest she really does not like sweets so I guess that's good. Ive given her mealworms and hornworms as special treats. I have to say thankfully she's not picky with feeders.

 

[KarrieRee]

Ok the 4 times a week is actually too much I would cut it down to once a week - you can give her butter worms super worms and silk worms - the silk are a good staple feeder - if you need websites to get them from let me know I can post some for you
Karrie

 

[Maddy5150]

Ok the 4 times a week is actually too much I would cut it down to once a week - you can give her butter worms super worms and silk worms - the silk are a good staple feeder - if you need websites to get them from let me know I can post some for you
Karrie

Ok, that would be great thank you!

 

[KarrieRee]

www.dubiaroaches.com super horn butter worms-+ the horn are a good hydrating worm and they grow fast so order small amounts-
www.reptilianarts.com if you order in bulk like 50 make sure you get food too you will need to feed them and clean containers out daily
www.coastilsilkworms.com
www.mulberryfarms.com
Karrie

 

[Maddy5150]

http://www.dubiaroaches.com super horn butter worms-+ the horn are a good hydrating worm and they grow fast so order small amounts-
http://www.reptilianarts.com if you order in bulk like 50 make sure you get food too you will need to feed them and clean containers out daily
http://www.coastilsilkworms.com
http://www.mulberryfarms.com
Karrie

Thank you! I ordered dubias and until they get here I have supers and wax worms to feed her how many a day should I feed her of those worms until the Dubias arrive?

 

[KarrieRee]

Wax worms very little- they are very fatty and if fed too much or too often can cause liver issues--- supers 1-3 per day-- feed her lots of salads till you get the dubias--- have you gotten her any silk worms? You can get her butter worms- they are a good worm to feed regularly - horn worms as well they are a good hydrating worm--
Karrie