Silkworm chow

[Thompson]

I know this is probably a dumb question but, how do you guys make silkworm chow? This is just all to confusing and I don't want to attempt to make it, and make it wrong and have to buy some more. Thanks in advance.

 

[pssh]

Lol, it will probably be easier for you to just buy it or find a mulberry tree with no pesticides.

 

[Thompson]

lol Ok. Do places like star nursery cary mulberry trees?

 

[meganm85]

when i had silkworms i got them and the "chow" from mulberry farms online...you can buy the powdered and mix it or you can get pre made stuff....i did both!!

a half pound bag makes 2lbs chow and its $10.49....or 1lb pre made is $7.99

 

[Thompson]

How long do you think the 1/2 pound of the powdered chow would last me for 100 silkworms?

 

[meganm85]

How long do you think the 1/2 pound of the powdered chow would last me for 100 silkworms?

a good while...when i had mine i bought i think 1000 eggs and hatched them myself...and i bought a 1/2 lb mix and a 1lb pre made and i still has a lot left over...that should be plenty...i dont think i even opened the pre made....

 

[meganm85]

better yet go to mulberryfarms.com and read about it...the have a lot of info on them there...maybe you can even call them...

 

[Thompson]

Ok thanks megan I'll go look at mulberryfarms FAQ.

 

[meganm85]

your welcome!!!