Source for silkworms?

[azrael]

All of my usual sources for silkworms, including mulberry farms are sold out. Does anyone know where I can buy live silkworms that currently has them available? I've also checked the classified section here.

 

[OldChamKeeper]

I came up with Zip I'm afraid. They always get a little hard to get during the winter but it seems this year is unusual. Seems like Coastal is ALWAYS out.

 

[Wowbango]

Why not just buy the eggs? They're pretty easy to hatch and raise, and much more cost effective.

 

[azrael]

Id be open to buying the eggs. Do you have a resource for how the proper conditions to hatch the silkworm eggs?

Why not just buy the eggs? They're pretty easy to hatch and raise, and much more cost effective.

 

[Wowbango]

Here's a really detailed thread about it. Hope it helps!

https://www.chameleonforums.com/silkworms-101-a-7906/

 

[AESara]

I was able to submit an order for a live silkworm pod from Coastal Silkworms, just select east coast.

For me it was probably more costly than if I could order from the west coast, but I don't think it should make much difference for you in Illinois.

 

[Moxie]

Ordered some Monday from Linda's Gone Buggy

 

[MamatoElvis]

I just got 100 small silks from Coastal Silkworms in Jacksonville. I ordered them a few days ago.

 

[ChameLIonLover]

Buying the eggs and hatching them out on your own takes about a month total, but after you experiment and give it a shot, it really isn't difficult, and is much more cost effective. WowBango posted a good link you should check out. I bought 500 eggs from Coastal Silkworms, along with the chow of course. That must have been months ago now. I was unsure at first, but it's really a lot easier than some think it is. And it's a cool process too!