Naturally packed with protein, and satisfyingly crunchy to the bite,  crickets are much loved by birds, reptiles and tropical fish. However keeping live crickets can be messy and expensive. So after many requests from bird breeders and pet stores alike, we’re pleased to announce that we now distribute dried crickets. They’re available in 100g pottles from us.

As insects form a natural part of the omnivore’s diet, feeding two to five crickets each day is a natural way to diversify food offerings with a  sustainable protein source.

Birds that are natural insect eaters love eating crickets – which is why we’ve had so many requests from our aviary bird breeders. Doves, pigeons, finches, quail and parrots particularly enjoy them, and wild bird visitors will also appreciate a few crickets left out near the bird feeder.

Reptile and fish owners will already know crickets are an easy way to serve up natural protein to their scaled pals.

And yes, you could even eat crickets if you like. While our crickets are for animal consumption only, check out these New Zealand-made edible insect products for humans if you’re interested. Crickets are being touted as the most sustainable protein for our growing human population and are widely eaten in many countries!