Couldn't believe the silkworm eggs arrived in the post!
A couple of days and they started to emerge from their little egg casing.
This is a macro photo. In actual size the little silkworm looks like a 2-3mm pencil line,
the eggs are the size of a pinhead.
I initially wanted 50 eggs, ended up with 178! Almost 100% hatched.
the eggs are the size of a pinhead.
I initially wanted 50 eggs, ended up with 178! Almost 100% hatched.
The plastic bag was opened for air and a young mulberry leaf put inside. The baby silkworms immediately made their way to the leaf. Their little jaws need the young leaves as they can't manage older tougher leaves.
Photographs: M. Vaughan
wow! never knew silkworms could be so awesome and beautiful! saw your blog thru gumtree btw, do you ship silkworm eggs to the philippines? I can't wait to start my own silkworm journey as well!
ReplyDeletethank you and more power! :)
It's great you enjoy the Blog. Thank you! Unfortunately, unable to send silkworms or eggs internationally. Perhaps you can access them in your own country?
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