Is it OK to just feed discoid roaches (and the occasional worm) to my Beardie. I hate crickets!

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ExoOwner

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Hello All!

The first of many questions I will ask: Is it ok to feed by Beardie just discoid roaches? I have bought a ton and am trying to start a colony. I hate crickets! My beardie, Exo, does not go crazy over them as he does the discoids. In addition the roaches don't smell or make noise. I know the discoids are better nutritionally, but I wanted to vary his diet, as I heard beardies can be picky eaters and I don't want him to get sick of roaches. Hopefully that is not the case because they smell better and are much easier to keep that crickets.

As har as worms, I have been giving him meal worms. I tried Black Soldier Fly Larve, but the were kind of a pain as they were so small and you have to pick through a lot to make a good meal.

I look forward to your responses. Thanks in advance!
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 5
Hello All!

The first of many questions I will ask: Is it ok to feed by Beardie just discoid roaches? I have bought a ton and am trying to start a colony. I hate crickets! My beardie, Exo, does not go crazy over them as he does the discoids. In addition the roaches don't smell or make noise. I know the discoids are better nutritionally, but I wanted to vary his diet, as I heard beardies can be picky eaters and I don't want him to get sick of roaches. Hopefully that is not the case because they smell better and are much easier to keep that crickets.

As har as worms, I have been giving him meal worms. I tried Black Soldier Fly Larve, but the were kind of a pain as they were so small and you have to pick through a lot to make a good meal.

I look forward to your responses. Thanks in advance!
Hi there discoids are a good staple - since you want a variety you can add silk worms they are another real good staple feeder - also super worms horn worms and meal worms are all good treat worms - horn worms are a hydrating worm and they grow real fast so if ordering them order small amounts - are you feeding salads as well? here is a nutrition website for you please ignore the kale thing its a good staple
Nutrition Content
 

smaugthebeardie3756

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I know there was concern at one time about the fact that they store their uric acid which could theoretically cause a buildup in the animal eating it, therefore leading to gout, kidney stones, etc. Seems like those studies on the actual amount of uric acid were done with adults (not the feeder nymphs) though, and as long as your guy is healthy to start with I wouldn't think there is anything to worry about on that front. Variety is always better in my opinion, but if you're offering variety through his salads and maybe some more treat worms to rotate, and supplementation is good you should be fine. Just be prepared in case he does get bored with them. My guy used to love crickets until one day he just decided he didn't anymore. I started adding more variety and he eats pretty much any bug I give him now, including crickets again. They can get picky and stubborn!
 

ExoOwner

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Thank you KarrieRee and smaugthebeardie3756! I have seen that website. It's funny, I was reading a sticky on this site that states that kale is good, almost as a staple. The main site I use states kale should be offered occasionally.

I do give Exo some salad 2 times a day: In the morning and late afternoon Usually mustard greens, turnip and collard greens. He likes blueberriesbut it is hard to get him to eat peppers, zucchini, squash and other veggies I have tried. It seems he likes leafy stuff.

I also suppliment by coating feeder insects with Calcium and multivitamins from Rept-cal. Sometimes I sprinkle both of these on my salads. I make my own roach chow with 1/3 oats, wheat biscuits and rabbit food and give that, veggies and oranges to the roaches.

So, are silkworms good enough for a staple? I wonder how cost effective and easy they are to work with. I will start researching that.

Thanks again for the infor! It is greatly appreciated!
 

smaugthebeardie3756

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Silkworms are one of the best staples. I can't find them except in a can 🤮 at any pet stores near me and everywhere I've looked online the shipping is at least as much as the worms (and not exactly inexpensive either). Maybe one day I'll just start my own silkworm colony or something...
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 5
Try this website for silk worms
 

ExoOwner

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Well I have moved him to just roaches and he does not go crazy for them like he used to. He is down to 10 a day where he used to eat 10 in one sitting. I guess maybe he was over eating because I have had hime on 10 a day for 4-5 days and he is still making big poops. I am trying BSFL one more time before trying silk worms. I may just get silkworms as another occasional staple.

I have found this site for silk worms: Silkworms For Sale | X Small ¼" | 40% OFF | TC INSECTS »
They are cheaper than Reptilian Arts.
 
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