How to keep nymphs?

[Lylelovett666]

I have all these new bws(about 150) and I've separated them into groups of 5-8 in small containers but am wondering if this is needed at this early stage?I know they'd be easier to feed if they were all housed in a larger container together but is there an advantage to having them divided up at this early stage?

Thanzx

 

[patrickfraser]

I leave them together until I find them eating quite a few of their siblings. If fed well, this shouldn't be a problem. Just give them plenty of elbow/raptor room or they can easily reach out and touch someone...and not in a good way. Especially if they are hungry and a brother or sister is molting within reach. I have 6 budwings probably L5 living together in a single 9" square storage container with a screened top. That number has not changed for quite some time. I say separate only what you will need to breed when the numbers get low. I'm not real worried about the 6 together, as I have had 2 other ooths hatch and have plenty of insurance for the next generation.

 

[hibiscusmile]

go with his advise, and be sure they have enough room to not be run over. If they hatched in a 32oz cup, it is to small for that many to molt, you need a bigger house.