another silkworm ?'s

nguyen_inc · 02-23-04, 07:25 PM

HI again.
I just ordered 100 silkworms and food and I was wondering can I freeze the extra food which I don't need? I will be starting a breeding project on these guys so any helpful hints or web sites are welcome. Oh yea I will be mixing the food myself, and I was wondering can I add some calcium powder to the mixture? I heard that mulberry leaves will make silkworms larger than if you feed them the mixture, is that true? When I see mulberry trees for sell ima buy it and TRY to grow it.... hahaha I don't have a green thumb

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Buster · 02-23-04, 08:49 PM

I know you can freeze the dry chow and it will last upwards of 2 years.

ChristinaM · 02-23-04, 10:43 PM

Hi John, You can freeze either ( dry or already made ). I make up a batch of food, slice it but not cube it, and freeze it in 1cm thick by 6-8" long sections. Taking out one piece the night before I need it. Just make sure the food is thoroughly thawed

Adding calc, I do not know the answer to that one.

nguyen_inc · 02-24-04, 03:29 PM

I am sorry I forgot to ask what is a good amount of days for the cold stage of silkworm eggs?

nguyen_inc · 02-24-04, 03:30 PM

oh yea I found a web site already....