I heard that they are better nutritionally. I went to MULLBERRY FARMS.COM and they seemed expensive...and then you have to buy some "chow" for them which is kinda expensive too! How long would 1/2"-1" worms last for a 8" dragon and how are they kept before feeding and do they need gutloaded like crix..I read they are constantly eating so I figure they need this "CHOW" mix....let me know please because I'd like the best for POGO but I need more info on this!!!!!!!
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need more info on keeping and feeding"silkworms" from those who use them!!!
pogo_the_dragon
Nov 11, 2003 10:23 PM
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JLJ2018
Nov 12, 2003 12:54 PM
I've wondered the same thing. Been to that website and checked it out but I'm afraid I'd waste about 60% of the silkworms since I only have a little baby beardie. I'm afraid they'd die or get too big before my little guy could eat all of them.
shortydsm
Nov 12, 2003 02:43 PM
I get my silkies at herpfood.com (there is only a $10 min order & shipping is included) and they cost me $5.99 for 25. Also I go with americancricketranch.com, it is $9.99 for 25. They come in a culture with food.
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JLJ2018
Nov 12, 2003 03:11 PM
Thanks for the tips! What do you mean come in a culture with food. Like a fruit fly culture where they hatch and raise in there?
wideglide
Nov 13, 2003 08:30 AM
>>Thanks for the tips! What do you mean come in a culture with food. Like a fruit fly culture where they hatch and raise in there?
the right amount. I have had a huge surplus at times. When that happened I just let them coccoon, become moths, mate, lay eggs, feed the moths to my big dragon then put some in the incubator and most in the fridge. They will last up to 5 yrs in the fridge. Eventually when you get things going on a good rotation, which again takes some time to figure out, you will not have to buy any more silkworms, just the food.
BTW, I still haven't figured out a good rotation yet so if you go this route know you are getting yourself possibly into spending decent amount of time dealing with eggs and coccoons and moths. Since most of my surplus has cocooned and have been mating moths I spend about 5-10 minutes every other day on them besides the minute or two it takes to feed them everyday. Not too bad.
I just find it fascinating to hatch the little boogers and eventually I'll figure out a good rotation and will probably never have to buy silkies again.
I do like the idea of having a smaller minimum order. The min. at mbfarms can be a PIA! The service is awesome, though, and they always give more than ordered.
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