Silkmoths never emerge
- Thread starter AnamCara
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I don't know if hat would work or not. Did you move the cocoons from where they were laid?
This might help a bit...
https://www.chameleonforums.com/thr...f-my-silkworm-cocoons-are-dead-or-not.162645/
This might help a bit...
https://www.chameleonforums.com/thr...f-my-silkworm-cocoons-are-dead-or-not.162645/
Lasts year was my first time doing the silkworms.. Silkworm Journey thread-- lots of pictures too.
I found out that: I am sure others already know but it was an exciting journey for me and the help I received was awesome..
1. You can hear the moths in the egg which I helped some out. (tweezers and picking at the end)
2. You can candle the cocoon and see the moths inside. Some I helped.
So, at around 2 to 3 weeks, I would get a pen light and also place near ear to listen.. JMO
Good Luck!
I found out that: I am sure others already know but it was an exciting journey for me and the help I received was awesome..
1. You can hear the moths in the egg which I helped some out. (tweezers and picking at the end)
2. You can candle the cocoon and see the moths inside. Some I helped.
So, at around 2 to 3 weeks, I would get a pen light and also place near ear to listen.. JMO
Good Luck!
AnamCara
Chameleon Enthusiast
Thank you!Lasts year was my first time doing the silkworms.. Silkworm Journey thread-- lots of pictures too.
I found out that: I am sure others already know but it was an exciting journey for me and the help I received was awesome..
1. You can hear the moths in the egg which I helped some out. (tweezers and picking at the end)
2. You can candle the cocoon and see the moths inside. Some I helped.
So, at around 2 to 3 weeks, I would get a pen light and also place near ear to listen.. JMO
Good Luck!
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
I move my cocoons and there have been times when they’ve not only gotten jostled, but a bad kitten knocked their container down. I always have a small percentage that never emerge, but usually most do. If I recall correctly, I think there were more that never did in the batch the kitten knocked down.
Pickle-cham
Chameleon Enthusiast
In last phase they stop eating and turn slightly yellow this is when ready to spin. Introduce a spinning box (egg holder crate works well) silk farmers use purpose built compartments of around 2inch. That way you can move the spun cocoon's in the egg cases if needed
AnamCara
Chameleon Enthusiast
My next step is searching the forums to figure out my next step!
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
I put the eggs left on whatever they were laid on in a zip lock in a warm fridge (about 55f) and then wait for at least 3 months before trying to hatch them.
