How much does processing reduce harvest weight?

Processing reduces weight significantly. Freezing and washing removes about 5-10% weight. Drying reduces weight to 25-30% of live weight. If producing powder, expect roughly 20-25% of original live weight as finished product.

How can I increase my yield per bin?

Optimize environmental conditions (28-32C, 60-70% humidity), use high-quality feed with 20-25% protein content, maintain optimal stocking density, harvest at peak weight, and minimize disease through proper hygiene and monitoring.

What yield should I expect per square meter?

Commercial cricket farms typically yield 5-15 kg of live weight per square meter per cycle. With vertical stacking (5-8 layers), yields can reach 40-100 kg per square meter of floor space per cycle, depending on bin design and management.

Insect Harvest Yield Estimator

Harvest yield estimation is critical for insect farming production planning and revenue forecasting. Adult crickets typically weigh 0.3-0.5 grams each, so a bin of 10,000 crickets yields approximately 3-5 kg of live weight. After processing, dry weight is roughly 25-30% of live weight. Accurate yield estimation depends on species, growth stage, diet quality, and harvest timing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Harvest crickets at 6-8 weeks when they reach adult size but before significant breeding begins. At this stage they have maximum body weight (0.4-0.5g per cricket) and highest protein content. Delaying harvest leads to cannibalism and weight loss.

Insect Harvest Yield Estimator

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