how can i gutload my crickets?

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AmphibianLuveerrrr

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ok so i have a whites tree frog and im afraid he isn't getting enough meat from his crickets... i don't want to go out and buy that gut loader stuff because its too expensive (well at least were i live), so are there and fruits and/or veggies i can feed them so they are meatier and better for my frog? oh and please don't say if i cant pay for something that's only that much i shouldn't have the animal and stuff, im only 11 and i spend EVERY CENT on my baby!!! lol you can check out my vids on youtube, my screen name is FrogzzLuveerrr.
Ummm garn I have a frog not a leopard gecko....... Lol but thanks for the info! I'll try that :)
 
Insects can be gut loaded from a variety of sources. It's actually better for them, too, as the commercial gut loads only offer a limited number of nutrients, whereas you switching things up a lot offers a much wider range of nutrients for the insects and, consequently, for the animal.

Solid gut loading, or food, should consist of whole wheat bran or oatmeal. This should make up the substrate for the insects, ensuring they are always well-fed and loaded. Moisture gut loading, which doubles as food, should consist of a variety of fruits and veggies, like strawberries, potato, carrots, cabbage, kale, celery, and so forth. There are few things you shouldn't feed them, but steer clear of acidic items like tomatoes, too much apple, cranberries, onions, et cetera.
 
Feed the crickets a selection of green vegetables you can also offer carrot sweet potato, slices of apple or orange and lime
 
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