I bought some crickets & mealworms today. They're in a styrofoam coffee cup with the lid taped shut. Can I put them in the frig so they get cold & slow down enough I can place them on the PM house without having them all jump away? I asked where I bought them, but the guy didn't know. I don't have a feeding platform, so I'm assuming when the PM's are off looking for food I can lower the house & stick a few on the balcony & in the nests?
The mealworms were in a cooler at the trading post, so I know I can put those in the frig.
TIA,
Toy
Cricket ??
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ToyinPA
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Donna - TX
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Here is an earlier post that might help you.
http://www.purplemartin.org/forum/viewt ... er+cricket
Do a search on freezer and crickets to see more.
http://www.purplemartin.org/forum/viewt ... er+cricket
Do a search on freezer and crickets to see more.
Donna Gillbee