pigglett79
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So after a little over two months we finally have silkworms hatching. What a long process!
Silkworms Finally
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christinecollins87
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this may soound like a really stupid question but what are silkworms and what do they look like
pigglett79
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Started from silkworms. Let me tell you it's much easier to breed hornworms ha! These silks take for freaking ever!
laurie
Retired Moderator
That is not a stupid question. Lots of people in remote locations like you and I would not know what a silk worn looks like. To see one take a look at a forum sponsor, Mulberry Farms or just google silk worms.
laurie
Retired Moderator
I am so proud of you!! Good job. Now it you can just get me growing horns I will really be impressed.
Psychobunny
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Keeping silkies is costing me a small fortune!!
Need to figure out how to breed these (crickets too for that matter).
I'm going to make my chams find jobs!!
Need to figure out how to breed these (crickets too for that matter).
I'm going to make my chams find jobs!!
Really what are you feeding them on process food or the leaves themselves
we feed are on the leaf and hang the leafs and just remove the stems bits when eaten or cut the leaves to large bits but removing the stems as you cyt and they eat the whole lot with out leaving a trace.
its there poops that are a pain
pigglett79
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I am so proud of you!! Good job. Now it you can just get me growing horns I will really be impressed.
You will be growing horns in no time. I know it's going to be a success!
pigglett79
Avid Member
Keeping silkies is costing me a small fortune!!
Need to figure out how to breed these (crickets too for that matter).
I'm going to make my chams find jobs!!
No kidding, I have told my Cham countless times that he needs to start contributing. Although he has no appreciation for all of my hard work. He is a real jerk.
Kushcham
Established Member
Right now im just feeding them the chow. I havent been able to find a mulberry tree where I live yet so I had my mom package a big box with the leaves and ship them. Going to keep them refrigerated and use those until I can find a better source. The trouble ive been having it separating them from their old chow. Only putting enough for a day or two at a time. So I can clean the bin.
Psychobunny
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Yep, no appreciation at all, you could drop dead and all he would say is; 'Who's gunna gimme my bugs now??!!"
pigglett79
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Here is a picture of all the little guys. It is hard to take a picture since they are so small.
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christinecollins87
New Member
that like turned my stomach when i saw them lol but your guys say there are really good for them???
pigglett79
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Hahahaha......They get much cuter as they grow. They are a good feeder. My cham prefers hornworms though. Which is good because they are much easier to breed and help keep him hydrated.
Zach Valois
New Member
Since someone brought it up, have we defined the cheapest method to maintain silk and horn worms?
For all practical purposes, we'll assume that the method does not have mulberry leaves as an option.
Where is the cut-off between producing your own, and buying ready to feed animals?
For all practical purposes, we'll assume that the method does not have mulberry leaves as an option.
Where is the cut-off between producing your own, and buying ready to feed animals?
pigglett79
Avid Member
I think there is savings in breeding and buying within the forum. One major expense is shipping. When I ship out to people I only charge what it actually cost, which is usually around $5 or so depending on what is being shipped. Breeding is a bit of money and a ton of work, but in the end you can save if you are able to figure out where to cut costs. Also when I buy feeders I try to buy them from forum members.
patrickfraser
New Member
I just had a batch of eggs start hatching yesterday, so this evening I took a walk down the street and picked some of the softest, greenest leaves from a mulberry tree for them to make them happy. I'm really spoiled and have acces to multiple trees around the neighborhood.
I didn't fare to well with the chow, but will use it when I have to. When using fresh mulberry, the leave veins and remnants sorta "sift" the frass away and I didn't get those soggy die offs like I did with the chow.
Good luck with yours and to your next round.
I didn't fare to well with the chow, but will use it when I have to. When using fresh mulberry, the leave veins and remnants sorta "sift" the frass away and I didn't get those soggy die offs like I did with the chow.
Good luck with yours and to your next round.
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