Breeding alternative feeders to supplement diet?

[bigsnakegirl785]

I'm not sure why you need to have uncommon feeders if there's already several varieties in captivity that are already readily available, and thus cheaper. Rats, mice, rabbits, quail, guinea pigs, fish, ASFs, pigs, etc. Although rabbits, guinea pigs, and pigs would be too big for a corn, of course. There's other things you could use for feeders, but are not going to be as cost effective, such as hamsters, small lizards, frogs, gerbils (unless you can find some at feeder price), and small birds.

Parasites are a high risk in wild caught animals. I once watched a fat grub-like worm crawl out of a mouse I accidentally squashed getting things out of the barn. It was a good 50% of the size of the mouse.