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Thanks for the advise on the black/field crickets and their chitin,in fact I was thinking about it lately.I would ask you if it's easy to describe me the bowl and method you cup feed acheta domestica,remember,those jumpy ones..

Sure, no problem!

I get the smaller sized plastic "critter keepers" or a Rubbermaid type plastic storage box with sides about 6 to 8 inches tall. It is best to use a box that has a completely flat bottom (no grooves for bugs to hide in). My cages are large, so there is usually room to put the box in the cage bottom or nestle it in the branches of a large plant. Or, I thread wire through holes in the sides and hang it. Put it away from spray nozzles or drippers so the box doesn't gather water. In my fre range setup there is enough spray that the box can get wet, so I tip it slightly and drill a SMALL drain hole in one corner. I put the live feeders in the box with a bit of gutload each morning and make sure there is at least one climbing route to the rim of the box so the cham can climb around to get the best aim. I find the larger box makes the chams work a bit harder (wow! I'm hunting!), the insects move around more and attract their attention too.