Thread has been cleaned up. The poster has already stated they would feel bad if the animals were used as feeders, which should make their intentions clear.
First off, congrats on your baby boy!
To encourage mancae to come out, I like to use a yummy food item like zucchini in a small petri-dish that is set into the substrate. You can change it out periodically and transfer it over to the new setup. There is no hurry you can take your time.
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