Roaches like quaker oatmeal?

[Moltar]

because of the lower immune systems of kittens and puppies they dont put the bug deterrents in that food bug deterrents are also left out of cheaper foods

Oh, cool. I bought kitten chow cuz i figured it would be higher in protein. Lucky me! (lucky roaches)

 

[Cocoa-Jin]

My roach diet consists of dry oats, corn meal and malt-o-meal. My wet portions are any fresh fruits and veggies I have on hand. Normally I use baby bok choy because it doesnt "go bad", it just dries into a husk...no mold, no rot, Ive had it in there for months without any ill affects. Grapes, cherry/grape tomatoes provide tons of moisture, but have to be removed after a day or so or they go bad and attract flies and stuff. Steamed carrots and squash are popular...especially the carrots. The steamed carrots are soft, moisture rish and nutrient rich.

 

[Arachnomore]

Thanks for all the input so far... looks like I'm going to get some High protein kitten chow

 

[Rochelle]

My roaches get everything we eat. I have a 4 year old so there are a lot of leftovers. They get everything from eggs to salmon with a lot of fresh veggies and fruits in between. They really like horse sweet feed and alfalfa as well.

I always have cat food and fish flakes in there.

Absolutely spot on here...most horse treats have a good quantity of citric acid. This is key in the breeding of roaches.
We use Purina "Knicker Makers"....lolol
They LOVE oatmeal; but variety is the most important. Leftovers become golden here....
Make sure that at least 40% of their diet is protein. Any source is fine.

*Dollar Store/cheapest dog/cat food is best; the higher quality brands do indeed employ insecticides and antibacterial/fungals that could be detrimental to our roach colonies. Preservatives could also be harmful.

 

[Cocoa-Jin]

my protien source is a dried and spun pheasant disk for cats. Its fiberous like hair, easy for even the smallest roach and doesnt get hard/stale like a rock.

 

[Rochelle]

my protien source is a dried and spun pheasant disk for cats. Its fiberous like hair, easy for even the smallest roach and doesnt get hard/stale like a rock.

Is this "Nature's Way" brand?
It sounds like a holistic dog/cat food.
Great idea!

 

[Cocoa-Jin]

Its called "Daily Dream Treats" by Wysong.

http://www.wysong.net/Merchant2/mer...duct_Code=DT&Category_Code=FD&Product_Count=2

It looks like the pheasant is sold out but I assume the chicken is good too. I purchased my small pouch about 6 months ago from PetCo or PetSmart

 

[Rochelle]

I'm familiar with the Wysong brand. It's a good one.
If you get the chance give the Nature's Way "rabbit" a shot. They also offer the "spun disk".
They have pheasant, buffalo, chicken, organic beef, salmon and veal, as well.

Normally I would recommend a very cheap source of dog/cat food due to the insecticides that are used in the "premium" brands. However; "premium" brands are not holistic and so this does not apply here.