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Some silkworm questions!

LindsayMarie Mar 24, 2004 08:15 PM

Are most the silkworm breeders in california? Is it possible to raise these for feeders for ones own collection (not commercially) say in New York? And do so economically? Is there a recipe out now for the silkworm chow or is it still hush hush and only a select few know?

I currently feed silkworms occasionally to my dragons but because of their prices, plus that of the chow and then shipping it just isnt economical to do so every week, or even month. That is what my roach colonies are for Any info you can give that might help me establish a small little colony of silks would be great! My dragons would definitely appreciate it. Take care, Lindsay

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Sybella Mar 25, 2004 12:15 PM

Yes, you can grow silkworms in NY. You can grow them anywhere as long as you have access to Mulberry trees and can keep them warmish; 70-80 degrees.

No, there aren't any chow recipes that I know of...if someone knows of one, I want it too!! LOL!

CrittersMailToo Mar 29, 2004 04:55 PM

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Denise (Mom) and/or Jared (son)
Take care!

1.0 Ball Python - Jake
1.0 Bearded Dragon - Merlin
1.0 Pixie Frog - Pixel
2.0 Chinese Fire belly Newts - Fred n' Ed, and Ed n' Fred
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1.0 Anery Kenyan Sand Boa - coming soon (completing brumation with present owner before joining our home)
0.0.4 Tanks waiting on us to decide what is going in them! LOL

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