
308 Ecological Sustainability
sand are placed near the waterer. Once a good density of eggs is
found 1–2 in. below the sand surface, the original lid is placed on the
nesting container, and it is placed on top of the heat pad on top of the
breeding box. The rst instar crickets hatch in approximately 7–10
days, and then these tiny nymphs can be placed in a fresh breeding
box to grow.
Food for the crickets can consist of alfalfa pellets plus dry cat food rolled
in a mixture of skim milk powder or a calcium supplement powder (10:1
mixture). This food is placed in a dish on top of the egg cartons. Fresh fruit
and vegetable scraps can