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    So I started a small dubia colony a few weeks ago with like one pair of adults. It has been doing alright, but two days ago I saw a guy selling lots of dubia roaches. I contacted him and he sold me 100 females and 30 males, along with thrown in nymphs for $40. So they have only been in the bin with my other roaches for two days but today I noticed 6 of the males were all dead in the same spot in the bin. Anyone know possible reasons for this? They came from a colony with like 15,000-20,000 roaches if that could have something to do with it.

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    Wow, this is strange. I wish I could help you on this one. But I haven't heard of this before. I would contact a roach breeder and ask them.
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    They need to be fed more fruits and veggies...the females attacked the males for food...

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    Thank you for the information. This is good to know.
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    How about protein? I don't have experience, just throwing it out there.
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    from my research they dont really eat meat, even high end food like i feed my dog and cat they wont touch it they go after veggies first, it keeps them hydrated and they will eat it faster, i dont think protein is the problem

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