Separating Dubias!

[jeschardies]

So my colony is begining to thrive. I have had many many many new additions to the bin in the past few weeks. With that said, I was looking forward to separating the small nymphs from the breeding adults this weekend using the bucket method that Ian (TheRoachRanch.com) explains in his video. I was getting a roach out today for Mia and when I opened the lid to the bin, there were at least 4-5 females with their sacks out, rotating or whatever. Will this weekend's plans have a negative effect on these pregnant females? Will they get too stressed out if I poor them all into buckets and sift them around a bit?
If I had to play my odds, I'd rather let them birth my new babies before, but when will be a good time. I have over 100 adults and too many females to count and I'm sure there is not really any time where this won't be a factor.

Any advice is appreciated.........

 

[Twobeardieguy]

I would just let them be until the sack go back in. You can always pick them out by hand afterwords. :wink:

 

[jeschardies]

Thanks Lance! I've been reading posts since early this year and I have to say, you know your roaches!

 

[Twobeardieguy]

Awww thanks. I just try to do my best. :wink: