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Hey there what is the current school of thought on locusts as a food? Kiro absolutely loves them. Are they a good staple?
Currently he is getting stage 3 locusts (5 being when they get wings) he has had 3 in the last 2 days
 
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Now and then I feed mine some crickets (leftover from a gecko...). They really like them and try to catch them from the surface.
But it's not the best choice considering Ca - Po ratio though and the chitin parts wont get digested very easily (I think the biggest parts of chitin will be legs and wings so your stage 3 will be better than adults). So now and then it's quite okay to feed some, but it is as always with food - a variety is important.
 
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Hi Neurus,

I would sugeest that locusts are great for a variation but I would not use them as a staple. This having been said if its working for you then all good.

Good Luck
 
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