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question about silkworms cocooning...

icequeen Oct 02, 2003 11:19 PM

Some of the silkies that I bought for Zoe have started to cocoon.
Is there anything special I should do for them, to ensure they become moths?
Also, how long will it be before a moth emerges?

Thanks!
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Kim

Replies (1)

SaveFerris Oct 03, 2003 08:33 AM

If you havent already, they like nice little cubby holes to make their coccoon in. Something like toilet paper rolls or egg carton.

The moth emerges from the cocoon after about 21 days.
The moth lays eggs about two days after emerging from the cocoon. (providing it found a male in your bunch)

After they're moths put fresh wax paper under them so that when they lay eggs you can collect them all.

Here is a great site for you http://www.pclaunch.com/~kayton/Silkworms/raising.htm

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