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                    [post_content] => Superworms are a popular feeder option for reptiles.  They are full of fat and protein, and very low in fiber.  One downside is that they have a poor calcium to phosphorus ratio.  This means you'll need to dust your superworms with calcium powder before offering them as a meal.  But even, with such a poor calcium to phosphorus ratio, that might not be enough.  So that's worth keeping in mind.

how to breed superworms

Breeding superworms is more challenging than breeding crickets.  So we created the superworm breeding tutorial video that demonstrates the steps required.  But the quick summary is that superworms hatch from eggs, and will take about 4-5 months to grow into a 2" superworms.  Once they reach this size, you'll want to cup them, and isolate them.  You can see this demonstration in the video.  But after you cup them, place them in a dark, warm area at about 80 degrees.  And in about 2-3 weeks, they will transform into the pupa.

superworm pupa

And then in about another 1-2 weeks, they will transform into a darkling beetle.

superworm beelte

At this point, you should have plenty of newly morphed beetles.  These beetles need to be placed into a breeding bin.  The breeding bin will require ground oats, or our own bug food for bedding material.  Add some egg crates, because the beetles will like to congregate in the nooks and crannies, a reproduce.

But it's important to make sure you're offering the beetles a hydrating source of food.   The beetles will get their hydration off that food.  If they are not offered this hydrating food (lettuce, potatoes, carrots, etc), then they will eat the eggs or baby superworms.  So it's critical that you check your breeding bins daily, to make sure you beetles are happy and nourished, or they will feast on the eggs.

After about 2 weeks, you will relocate the beetles into a new breeding bin, with the exact same set up.  And in about 1-2 weeks, you should have baby superworms hatching in the original bin.
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                    [post_content] => I got my pacman frog a while ago, and i was wondering if he is old enough to see his nupital pads (if he, is a he)? if he is about 7-8 months old? 
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                    [post_content] => 

What food should I feed my baby chicks?

Baby chicks are a great way to start earning eggs, meat for your self, or for your reptile or raptor.  But each chick requires a different diet, to help them develop into the chicken you're expecting. Baby chicks in general have nutritional requirements.  Advanced and new farmers will buy their feed from a commercially manufactured mill.  This ensures the chick feed has the proper ratio of protein, fat, vitamins, and other nutrients.  It is not recommended to create your own mix.  Baby chicks that do not receive the correct ratio of nutrients  can suffer from leg issues, abnormal feathering, slow growth, or gain too much fat.

Egg Laying Chicks

It's also important to recognize your purpose and intentions for these baby chicks.   Egg laying chicks will require more protein when they are younger.  But after 6 weeks, they should be switched to a grower feed, which has a reduced amount of protein, higher calcium, and a different mix of nutrients.  This will help develop your chick into a great hen that can yield about 1 egg per day.

Broiler Chicks

Broiler chicks have a different purpose - for being eaten.  To maximize the amount of meat, these broiler chicks get fed more feed in general.  And their feed contains a higher amount of protein.  Between the higher amount of protein, and more food, these baby chicks will develop into meaty broilers that are great for consumption.

Additional foods

After chicks develop to 3 weeks, they will start to eat more than just the food you offer.  They are notorious opportunists, and will eat a large variety of objects:
  • Bugs - Crickets are the obvious bug we promote.  But many chicken farmers look for black soldier fly larvae for their high calcium content.  And mealworms are another popular option.
  • Grains - Surprisingly, oatmeal is one of their favorites.  This is a great way to pack on calories.
  • Fruits & Vegetables - Pumpkin (yuck), squash, apples, strawberries, and additional fruits and vegetables.
  • Seeds - Flax seeds and chia seeds are a great treat for your chicks to add some omega-3 fatty acids to their diet.

Avoid These Foods

Although opportunists, it should be noted that chicks and chickens cannot eat eat tomato plants because they contain the toxic chemical solanine. But don't hesitate with the actual tomato.  Chicks can safely consume tomatoes and most will gladly eat them. Chicks should also not consume raw potatoes, as they contain toxic glycoalkaloids. Raw beans are also toxic, as they contain the compound hemagglutinin.  and do avoid onions, garlic, chocolate, eggplant, avocado rinds and seeds, peanuts, pickles, rhubarb, moldy bread, and any other moldy food. Other off-limit foods include citrus rinds, citrus in general, coffee, raw eggs, processed food, and dry rice. As long as you can monitor their diets with what they need, what they like, and what they shouldn't be offered, then you can anticipate a healthy brood for their intended purpose. [post_title] => What should I feed my baby chicks? 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