How much do freshwater yabbies eat?

Yabbies are omnivorous and will eat a variety of plant and animal matter. Their diet includes algae, plants, insects, worms, and small animals. The amount they eat depends on their size and the availability of food. On average, a yabby will eat about 1% of its body weight per day. However, this can vary depending on the individual yabby and the conditions it is living in. For example, a yabby that is living in a pond with an abundant food supply may eat more than a yabby that is living in a stream with a limited food supply.

Yabbies are also known to be cannibalistic, and they will sometimes eat each other if there is a shortage of food. This is more likely to happen in crowded or stressful conditions.