Harvest Yield Estimator Guide

The Harvest Yield Estimator projects your harvest output based on colony size and growth stage.

Key yield numbers:

Adult cricket weight: 0.3-0.5g each (Acheta domesticus)

Per standard bin: 3-5 kg live weight from 8,000-12,000 adults

Per m2 floor space: 5-15 kg live weight per cycle

With 6-layer stacking: 30-90 kg per m2 floor space per cycle

Processing yield from 100 kg live weight:

After freezing and washing: 90-95 kg

After drying: 25-30 kg

After milling to powder: 22-27 kg

Optimal harvest timing:

Harvest at 6-8 weeks when crickets reach adult size

Signs of readiness: full wing development, darkened coloration

Delaying past 8 weeks leads to weight loss from mating and cannibalism

Don't forget frass — insect manure sells at $5-15/kg as organic fertilizer.