Hi guys,
I have a beardie, and boy am I sick of crix! I think I am going to try my hand at raising silkworms, but I wanted other peoples opinions before I embark.....Any info you could give me would be great!
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Raising Silkworms
sunbirdx
May 14, 2005 04:06 PM
Replies (2)
b_vanfossen
May 19, 2005 09:41 PM
I have purchased my first batch of the silk worms (250), I've had them for 6 days and they are starting to die off rapidly. I've washed my hands before touching, cleaning, and feeding them. From what I've read they are prone to getting bacteria or something like that.
good luck!
Brian
shambala
May 20, 2005 02:31 PM
Hey. If you're having die of problems, I wouldn't jump to the bacterial conclusion. It's probably diet or temperature.
Anyway, Silkworms are, in my opinion, extremely easy to raise and even breed. All my insectavores love them. The trick is providing them with the right temps and the right food. Although, I will say they get more and more fragile the larger they get. If you have an specific silkworm questions you may email me at Shambala@ku.edu
DAN
