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Raising feeders...:S

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 12:34 pm
by GardenGirl
I'm still not sure if I can stand killing my own feeders..... But if I do decide I can....someday- what is the least smelly type of feeder insect to keep? Thanks.

Re: Raising feeders...:S

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 2:04 pm
by idahoantgirl
GardenGirl wrote:
Sun Nov 26, 2017 12:34 pm
I'm still not sure if I can stand killing my own feeders..... But if I do decide I can....someday- what is the least smelly type of feeder insect to keep? Thanks.
It's easier to put them in a jar and then put them in the freezer for a few hours. This will kill them

Re: Inquiry

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 2:20 pm
by Phoenix
Depends On The Individual.

Re: Inquiry

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 6:48 pm
by idahoantgirl
Phoenix wrote:
Sun Nov 26, 2017 2:20 pm
Depends On The Individual.
True. It might technically be more humane to end then quickly by crushing the head, but I prefer to not see them die.

Re: Raising feeders...:S

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 7:57 pm
by GardenGirl
I've heard of freezing them. But I still don't know if I can lol. I'm chicken. I'm willing to try it.....maybe. :'D

So what is the least smelly/messy insect option?
Superworms? Wax worms? Crickets?

Re: Raising feeders...:S

Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:27 pm
by martinnate
What I do is buy my crickets, place them on a container they can breath in but not get out, feed them what ever vegi I have in the frige or a few hrs then the entire container gose in the frezer and the next day I separate them from the food and egg crates and keep them frozen so therfore there is no smell