Cricket Care Guides

Find the right guide for each step, from choosing feeder crickets to unpacking your order and caring for them between feedings.

Before you order

• Compare banded cricket sizes: see the five size options and the counts offered, then check current availability on the product page.
• Choosing a cricket size for your pet: read the sizing guide before selecting your feeders.
• Check the shipping schedule: contact Barton Bait to confirm the current schedule and any weather holds.

When your crickets arrive

Have your cricket keeper ready before opening the shipping box. Read how to transfer crickets from the shipping box for the unpacking steps.

If there is an arrival problem, contact Barton Bait for help and contact barton726@gmail.com.

Between feedings

• How to keep feeder crickets alive longer: housing, food, hydration, and cleaning.
• Detailed cricket care guide: unpacking, handling, feeding, and ongoing care.
• Banded cricket life cycle: learn about their development.

Ready for your next order?

Browse live crickets for sale or choose your banded cricket size and count.