{"id":7628,"date":"2022-05-06T13:33:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T13:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keepingbugs.com\/?p=7628"},"modified":"2022-05-06T16:08:03","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T16:08:03","slug":"keep-feeder-crickets-alive-much-longer-with-3-simple-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepingbugs.com\/keep-feeder-crickets-alive-much-longer-with-3-simple-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Feeder Crickets Alive Much Longer [With 3 Simple Steps]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
So you bought a box full of feeder crickets at the pet store or online breeder to feed your pet animals. But, by the time you want to feed them some of the crickets died already. And within a few days, the rest of them died as well. This happens to many keepers that want to start feeding crickets (and for almost any feeder insect for that matter). Now, let me tell you three simple steps to keep your feeder crickets alive much longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To keep crickets alive much longer you need to provide moist food so they can rehydrate as soon as possible, keep them in a bigger container than the transport box and feed them with other healthy food. Optimize and provide a clean environment and avoid overpopulation<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we will focus on how to house crickets before feeding them. It is just a matter of some small changes that keep them healthy and make them live much longer. If you found this article but you want to breed your own crickets, I recommend you to read this breeding guide for feeder crickets<\/a>. It is packed with tips and tricks on how you can make the perfect breeding setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We partner with companies that offer products that we think are great for you to use, and that can help you achieve your goals. If you purchase through our partner links, we get paid for the referral at no additional cost to you! Please read our disclaimer<\/a> for more info.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the first things you should do when you bought or received new crickets from the store is hydrate them. Imagine that they don’t have any water source since they left the cricket breeder. They are kept dry in a box and it may take up to two weeks from the breeder to your home. Most time your crickets are completely dehydrated and without a source for water, they will die within a few days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dehydration is the number one reason your crickets die sooner than you can feed them. So you’ll need to provide a water source right away when you have them home. The best way is to provide moist food such as banana peels, an orange slice or a piece of apple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t place a water bowl or bottle cap filled with water in the container. Crickets can’t swim and although attracted to the water will quickly drown, especially the smaller ones. Don’t spray the cricket enclosure either. They need a dry environment and spraying makes the container pretty wet which is unhealthy and bad for crickets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Have moist food in the container at all times so your crickets are kept well hydrated. With this simple little trick, your crickets will survive already much longer. However, you can improve their well being even further. Let’s talk about tip #2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n#1 Rehydrate your crickets right away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n