Insect Farming

[Scythe13]

Looking awesome there SP.

Remove the tap mate. It'll become a load of hassle, and you'll end up killing some that needn't die. Also, they'll use the bodies of the crickets that are stuck on the sticky tape as a way to get out (literally climbing over the dead). Instead, use some fine wire mesh over the top of the container, then put the lid over that. If need be, you can tape the mesh to the outside of the tank, or you can just make it a damn snug fit.

One thing you might not be a fan of, but crickets are amazing protein for chickens...and people! If you freeze them, then powder them up, they make unbelievably high-protein burgers! If you need to you can use them to bulk other meats, or just use them straight as the base for the burgers themselves.

Make sure you feed them a little carrot before you freeze them. The carrot actually cleans them out and removes the impurities...and poop, from their system.

Just make sure you get the crickets into an empty plastic container, then drop in some shredded carrot. If you just throw carrot into the box, like you have with the worms, they'll continue to eat poo...and you'll get sick!