Protein supplement

[varnon]

I've seen young animals of many species have a much strong preference for protein and meat than adults. It makes sense, the young need it for growth. The adults need less for maintenance. My banana roaches pretty much just eat cardboard I give them from shipped packages. And they multiply like crazy. It is insane.

 

[Fingerlakefeeders]

In an effort to offer a fresh perspective, I will provide a link that I found a while ago and forgot about and found it again today when perusing the interwebs. It supports the use of less protein when raising Dubia Roaches. It is an interesting read with some decent links for those on the fence about the whole high protein verses low protein debate. https://dubiaroachdepot.com/guidance/dubia-roaches-dietary-protein

 

[Salmonsaladsandwich]

I've read that before, and it seems they've changed it. Now it seems to be saying that protein is ok. Unless I'm confused and thinking about something else.

 

[Matttoadman]

So the real question is not what percent of this or that a roach needs but what does each species eat in the wild. For example, I have found over the years in my pigeon loft that a small population of parcoblatta pensylvanica. Nothing inside to eat but pigeon poop, feathers, whole grain dust and deteriorating wood.

 

[Fingerlakefeeders]

I agree, Sandwich. I guess the bottom line is to watch the animals you are feeding the roaches to and experiment with different roach feed mixes until you find something that works.