Silkie food help hurry!!!!

[chameleoman]

im getting alot of silks and hornworms 2marro and need 2 know (FAST) how to cook 1/2 lb chow in the microwave?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? SOMEONE PLEASE HELP step by step how to cook in MICROWAVE and how to put it in a piping bag?
thanks

 

[madchameleon]

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS (For 1/2 lb Powdered Silkworm & Hornworm Chow)
MICROWAVE OVEN (preferred method)

CAUTION: Use at least a 1 1/2 quart microwave safe container at least 5 inches deep for each 1/2 lb. packet of Chow or it may boil-over.

1) Add 1/2 lb. of powdered Chow to 24 ounces (3 cups) of hot tap water and mix thoroughly by hand until all traces of powder are gone. (A wide butter knife works well for mixing.)
2) Place a sheet of plastic cling wrap over the top of the container to retain moisture.
3) Cook on high for several minutes until mixture begins to boil (it will puff up and rise to about one-third higher than its original level).
4) Turn off microwave and stir for a few seconds for uniform consistency.
5) Repeat step number 3 (for about 2 minutes), and then step 4 again.
6) Immediately place a sheet of plastic wrap inside the container and press it against the chows surface so it clings directly to the surface of the hot chow. This will prevent excessive condensation from forming and help keep the chow sterile.
7) Allow to cool and then put lid on and place into refrigerator.
8) Remove from fridge, peel back plastic wrap, slice and serve when firm.
After the Chow cools, it should have a consistency similar to soft cheese.

WARNING: Do not handle the cooked Chow unless your hands have been thoroughly washed. Silkworms are very sensitive and susceptible to bacterial problems if their food is not kept sterile. Hornworms are less sensitive.

NOTE: The cooked Chow will keep for a month or more in the refrigerator if kept airtight. The powder can be stored for about 6 months if kept in a cool dark place, or longer in a refrigerator (WE RECOMMEND REFRIGERATING)

Each 1/2 lb. of powder makes approx. 2 lbs. of cooked Chow, enough to feed/grow approx. 350 silkworm eggs into 1 1/2 to 2 inch long worms.

http://www.mulberryfarms.com/Care-Raising-Tips-12.html

 

[chameleoman]

how do u put it in a piping bag?

 

[Shenzi Sixaxis]

The heck is a piping bag?

 

[heartben]

i think a piping bag is used for cake decorating.

i assume you just.. put it in the opening in the back of the piping bag? what else could there be to it?

 

[reptoman]

You can also put the chow in a ziplock and cut the corner off the bag. The whole point to it is so you can squeeze out a line of chow for the worms. a plastic fork works if you dont put it in a bag. just put a chunk of chow in for them to eat each day and dont let sit in their own poo for too long.

 

[d3s5]

I use plastic "Bell" containers with screw on lids. They are made to hold hot and/or cold foods. When cooled, the chow just comes out as one big jar shaped chunk and I slice off what I need for the day. I make sure to never touch the chow.

 

[eriksorg]

Im going to sound like a smart-ass....but why don't you just feed mulberry leaves to your silkies??? We both live here in So-Cal....darn trees are everywhere.....

 

[reptoman]

Leaves are good for 1 inch worms but if you are hatching eggs you cant use anything but new growth leaves that you will get in the spring. I have also noticed a significant die off when i switch to leaves after feeding chow. I now only feed leaves to a small number just prior to feeding off to the chams. The silkies taste better to the chams when fed leaves so you get a better response from them. JMO