Feeding Crickets

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KathyF
Posts: 3522
Joined: Thu May 24, 2007 1:57 pm
Location: Missouri/Licking
Martin Colony History: Colony started - 2007 with one pair
As of 2018 - 84 cavities offered, max # of pairs hosted - 82.

I'm so sorry to hear this. You worked so hard and many landlords won't put forth the effort that you did. Thanks for caring - hoping more come your way...after this bad weather is over.
With this unpredictable weather, it might be a good idea to go ahead and get a 1000 or so crickets into your freezer. Even if you don't need them this year, I think they will last a year or two in the freezer.
"Sometimes", said Pooh, "the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."
2023 - 82 pair
2022 - 80 pair
2021 - 75 pair
2020 - 78 pair
2019 - 80 pair
http://kathyfreeze.blogspot.com
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TONY FREDERICKSON - TEXAS
Posts: 504
Joined: Sun Dec 07, 2003 9:35 pm
Location: Texas/Seguin
Martin Colony History: 3000+SUC. PAIRS; 13,500+ FLEDGLINGS IN 25 YEARS. Attempting colony reduction, 77 cavities, Troyer gourds.

I am following this thread and have input. Mid week last week, the 25 Martins at this locale were fed crickets after a 2 day no feed. Martins caught on fast and lived . Then the most recent 4 & 1/2 days no feed, ended yesterday. :-( 4 dead martins. The rest left to feed in the wild at noon Tuesday.

Tony
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TONY FREDERICKSON
SEGUIN, TX
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13,500+ FLEDGLINGS IN 24 YEARS
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TONY FREDERICKSON - TEXAS
Posts: 504
Joined: Sun Dec 07, 2003 9:35 pm
Location: Texas/Seguin
Martin Colony History: 3000+SUC. PAIRS; 13,500+ FLEDGLINGS IN 25 YEARS. Attempting colony reduction, 77 cavities, Troyer gourds.

Last night, I watched closely at returning Martins, and saw about 5 newbies
trying to stay. This after counting 23 martins comfortable with the STRE here. On 1&2 March I flipped 400 crickets which the Martins devoured. Have reordered 1000 crickets..

Tony
TONY FREDERICKSON
SEGUIN, TX
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13,500+ FLEDGLINGS IN 24 YEARS
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TONY FREDERICKSON - TEXAS
Posts: 504
Joined: Sun Dec 07, 2003 9:35 pm
Location: Texas/Seguin
Martin Colony History: 3000+SUC. PAIRS; 13,500+ FLEDGLINGS IN 25 YEARS. Attempting colony reduction, 77 cavities, Troyer gourds.

These are sad times that we all have sweating out the weather and Martins. Believe me, I feel your pain. Hang in there, is the best advice. You are very important to the Martins.. :wink:

Best and Good luck,

Tony
TONY FREDERICKSON
SEGUIN, TX
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13,500+ FLEDGLINGS IN 24 YEARS
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Stephen Cruse
Posts: 168
Joined: Thu May 03, 2007 12:17 pm
Location: Texas, Hitchcock and Rocksprings

Sorry to hear about your losses Tony. Thank goodness you didn't lose too many.
2014 - 72 pairs
2015 - 127 pairs
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TONY FREDERICKSON - TEXAS
Posts: 504
Joined: Sun Dec 07, 2003 9:35 pm
Location: Texas/Seguin
Martin Colony History: 3000+SUC. PAIRS; 13,500+ FLEDGLINGS IN 25 YEARS. Attempting colony reduction, 77 cavities, Troyer gourds.

Stephen- Thanks for your sympathy, that's very thoughtful. The Martins have bounced back in the last 2 days, and, 1000 crickets arrived,put in the freezer immediately and will baggie tomorrow. This new cold front is blowing through now :eek:

Our Best,

T&S
TONY FREDERICKSON
SEGUIN, TX
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13,500+ FLEDGLINGS IN 24 YEARS
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TONY FREDERICKSON - TEXAS
Posts: 504
Joined: Sun Dec 07, 2003 9:35 pm
Location: Texas/Seguin
Martin Colony History: 3000+SUC. PAIRS; 13,500+ FLEDGLINGS IN 25 YEARS. Attempting colony reduction, 77 cavities, Troyer gourds.

Many new birds came in Wednesday night. Mostly settling in when they found an unguarded Troyer. :lol: 1000 crickets were delivered by UPS, frozen in the box, and today I will put them in four zip lock baggies. Returned to the freezer, then, will wait for the next time the birds look hungry and are willing to feed. Best, Tony
TONY FREDERICKSON
SEGUIN, TX
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13,500+ FLEDGLINGS IN 24 YEARS
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