Posted Nov 22nd 2020 by Team
Soldier Worms are a naturally nutritious, protein-packed, and rich in calcium making them a great supplemental feeder for bearded dragons, geckos, chameleons, turtles, and just about any pet reptil ...
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Posted Jul 3rd 2020 by
Our Pet of the Month for July AND August is the hermit crab! While not a reptile, this crustacean is a very popular and easy-to-care for pet choice. Despite their name, land hermit crabs are very ...
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Posted Jun 22nd 2020 by
David Fluker believes LSU is on the verge of being the utmost leader in insect research.As an alumnus and a lifelong tiger fan, partnering with LSU has long been a priority. Since taking over the fami ...
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Posted Jun 6th 2020 by
Bring on the beardies! We are excited to announce that the bearded dragon is our reptile of the month for June. To celebrate these popular pet reptiles, we'll be sharing new content on our websit ...
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Posted May 5th 2020 by
It's tortoise time! We are excited to announce that the tortoise is our reptile of the month for May. To celebrate these unique and ancient reptiles, we'll be sharing new content on our website, blog, ...
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Posted Mar 30th 2020 by
It's official! Our reptile of the month for April is the snake. All month long, we'll be featuring the slithering reptile and sharing new content for all you snake-lovers out there. Check out these ...
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Posted Mar 28th 2020 by
Since pet supply stores are currently considered essential businesses, many stores remain open even in restricted areas.Depending on where you live, in-store shopping may still be available or curbsid ...
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Posted Mar 19th 2020 by Erin Trahan
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Kamp Kenan - a fun, entertaining, and passionate reptile breeding and conservation haven in South Florida owned and operated by former pro BMX ride ...
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Posted Oct 21st 2019 by
Fluker's is excited to introduce Floating Frenzy Sticks, our newest product for aquatic turtles.The vitamin-enriched floating sticks, available in a pellet diet as well as a buffet blend, me ...
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Posted Oct 21st 2019 by Erin Trahan
David Fluker, owner and president of Fluker Farms and founder of its subsidiary Solider Fly Technologies, has been selected for a position on the Board of Directors for the North American Coaliti ...
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Posted Oct 14th 2019 by Erin Trahan
Halloween is right around the corner, which means it's time for our annual Freaky Halloween Costume Contest! Dress up your pet reptile or amphibian to win up to $500 in store credit from Fluk ...
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Posted Aug 27th 2019 by
Two of Fluker's family of companies, Fluker Farms and Roux Brands, have been selected to participate in eBay's Retail Revival Baton Rouge, a comprehensive training and support program designed to empo ...
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Posted Aug 27th 2019 by
We hope you have a safe and happy weekend! Please note the following changes to our regular shipping schedule in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 2, 2019.USPSOrders placed after 3:00 ...
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Posted Jun 4th 2019 by
You asked. We listened.Our goal is to make online ordering as efficient as possible for our customers, and we are excited to announce that we are expanding our same-day shipping schedule to now includ ...
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Posted May 20th 2019 by
David Fluker was among a select group of Baton Rouge small business owners that welcomed eBay CEO Devin Wenig to Baton Rouge last week. The online retail giant announced its partnership with our city ...
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Posted May 13th 2019 by
Vance officially joined the family business in 2017 as Director of Business Development. In addition to his lifelong connection to the farm, he brings a finance degree and several years of experience ...
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Posted May 13th 2019 by
Fluker Farms announced today that its dry product division has obtained SQF Level 1 Quality Certification. The production facility, located in Port Allen, LA, manufactures and packages premium rept ...
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Posted Apr 10th 2019 by
When Washington Post data reporter Christopher Ingraham's family got a bearded dragon lizard this past Christmas, it didn't take long to figure out what their new pet's favorite meal was. Live cr ...
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Posted Sep 25th 2018 by
Christopher joins our team as a quality assurance supervisor, where he will be handling our audits for the many different products we make while also ensuring we are always in compliance with Global F ...
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Posted Sep 4th 2018 by Jackie Pfeifer
Ever wanted to try chocolate covered crickets? Well we have created this fun, easy to follow guide to make your own at home. Items you will need:CricketsMilk ChocolateParaffin WaxMoldDirections:F ...
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Posted Aug 21st 2018 by Jarrod Whitehead
Below is a collection of images captured by Jarrod Whitehead, our IT Manager and Photographer. ...
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Fluker Farms Announces Research Pledge To The LSU FoundationFunds to Support Entomology and Zoological Medicine and Research at Louisiana State University in Baton RougePORT ALLEN, LA, AUGUST 10, 2018 ...
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Posted Aug 10th 2018 by Jackie Pfeifer
PastalayaINGREDIENTS:1 Boston Butt Pork Roast cut into small pieces1 Box pork sausage1 Pack boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into small pieces4 Large onions1 Bell pepper1 Can Rotel1 Can toma ...
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Posted Jul 24th 2018 by Jessica Manafi
Bluebirds can be a sight to watch. They’re often admired for their soft coloring and distinctive song making, and luring them to your garden is as easy as providing a simple snack made up of mealworms ...
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Posted Oct 2nd 2017 by Karlie McCaskill
It's officially October, which can only mean one thing: Halloween is right around the corner! To celebrate, we're hosting a Halloween costume contest. Four lucky winners will receive a YEAR'S SUPPLY ( ...
Read morePosted Jul 12th 2017 by Karlie McCaskill
Our 2017 Flukie winner Amy Attaway and her husband visited us recently! They stayed and experienced New Orleans for a couple days then drove over to get a tour of the farm! While in Louisiana they vis ...
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Posted Jul 6th 2017 by Karlie McCaskill
To celebrate our country and the road trips that summertime often brings, we're challenging YOU to take Fluker's across America! Take a picture of anything with Fluker's on it (it can be one of our pr ...
Read morePosted Jun 22nd 2017 by
At Fluker's we are excited to bring our customers a completely redesigned website. Along with the brand new look, we also have some new exciting features. For our customers wishing to create and manag ...
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Posted Jun 13th 2017 by
Congratulations to Daniel Blankenship for winning our Fluker's Father of the Year 2017 contest! We thank you for serving our country and hope you enjoy your prizes! Win your father FREE prizes ...
Read morePosted May 16th 2017 by
The difference between UVB and UVA is made by the difference in wavelengths and the energy in the photons of the light. UVA also has a longer wavelength than UVB does. Both of these wavelengths, h ...
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Perfect back to school class project! Take advantage of our special offer to receive a mealworm kit for your class. Fluker Farms has developed a great guide for teachers to ...
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Q. What birds eat mealworms?A. Some people think that if you don't have bluebirds, there's no reason to feed mealworms. But even if you don't have the right habitat for bluebirds, many othe ...
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Posted May 15th 2017 by
Zophobas morio aka Superworm Tenebrio molitor aka Mealworm ...
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Posted May 9th 2017 by Karlie McCaskill
Fluker Farms Summer Camp JournalA GREAT SUMMER PROJECTHave a pet reptile in your classroom? Consider this summer camp project with a journal to chronical the summer with your students. Complete with i ...
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Posted Apr 12th 2017 by Casey Barthe
So we know many of you have had some difficulty in figuring out how to correctly assemble your clamp lamps. We've put together a quick tutorial on assembly. Also there is a video available as well. ...
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Many people don't know that cricket spitting is an international contest!Here is a short video from the cricket spitting contest at the 2012 Purdue Bug Bowl. The 2017 Purdue Bug Bowl is the largest kn ...
Read morePosted Jan 23rd 2017 by
How hot is it? Ask a Cricket! Did you know that snowy tree crickets can help you accurately determine the temperature outside?Back in the 1890s Amos Dolbear, a noted American Physicist and Inventor, ...
Read morePosted Oct 21st 2016 by
As the temperature drops outside and you start using your furnaces and heaters, make sure all your enclosures are ready for winter too! It is very important to ensure all your enclosures re ...
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Posted Sep 9th 2016 by Casey Johnson
For many years Fluker Farms has been a key sponsor of the Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs of America. It has been our pleasure to provide much needed support to such an integral after-school program. The Clubs ...
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Posted Jun 14th 2016 by
One great way to save money on feeder insects is buying in bulk. The cost per cricket can be greatly reduced when purchasing in larger quantities.For Example: Currently you purchase 250 4week old cric ...
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Posted May 3rd 2016 by Karlie McCaskill
Fluker Farms has partnered with Texas A&M University (TAMU) to produce feeding grade blacksoldier fly larvae. The entire sale of the larvae will go to university research funding split between TAMU an ...
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Posted Mar 1st 2016 by Karlie McCaskill
The 2016 Flukie awards were such a success that we’re making the 2017 Flukies a year long tradition! Every month we’ll be calling for video entries of a specific theme. We want to see your best work - ...
Read morePosted Aug 27th 2015 by
This year marks the 10thyear since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Southern coast.Fluker’s remembers that time with great reverence. Make sure you always have a plan for evacuationin a time such as t ...
Read morePosted Jul 16th 2015 by
Emotional Support Animals are animals that provide a therapeutic benefit tosomeone with a mental or psychiatric disability. While an ESA is usually a dog or cat, other animals, such as reptiles, are a ...
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