Been raising monarchs for years. It all started when did a project on raising painted lady caterpillars for my daughter 2nd grade class. Now she’s 30 & my acre lawn is a massive butterfly garden of many varieties. They are just the cutest. Have even had 30 caterpillars growing inside during the winter months. Had some even escaped & make cocoon in daughters room when she was young. Only to find her giggling one morning with her room full of butterflies 🦋. She was in heaven. :) If you have lil ones look into raising butterflies for them....
@CreativePetKeeping5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thats a wonderful story! Thank you for helping so many butterflies ❤🦋
@charlottedavis97695 жыл бұрын
What kind of milkweed plant is the one with the fat leaves? Mine all has skinny leaves. The fatter leaves the more to eat.
@fostoriadistrictrailfan39074 жыл бұрын
@@charlottedavis9769 common milkweed
@fostoriadistrictrailfan39074 жыл бұрын
skinny leaves indicate swamp or tropical milkweed
@nancyreynolds72674 жыл бұрын
How sweet story! Aw, and so rewarding! Thank you for sharing.
@ramxzey3 жыл бұрын
her saying she’s trying not to cry i felt that i was literally crying too bc you like literally raised them, they’re like your kids going off the school❤️ they’re sooo adorable and cute
@Puddycat00 Жыл бұрын
Yeah i cried along with her. She is doing a beautiful and amazing thing for nature. I wish more ppl cared as much . Most ppl just use and abuse nature and we never just give back a lil. Did u ever wonder where all of your poop, pee and other gross stuff u make every day, goes? It goes into our waters and oceans and it’s killing wildlife. Our planet is dying. I don’t dare eat fish anymore . It’s too dangerous . Its not even our poop and pee that’s worst. But all the medical waste, medicines and needles and pills and poison all being thrown in oceans and our soil. The US isn’t even the worst offender, China and all those Asian countries are the worst violators. If ppl only knew just how much poison they dump every day. Diseases and poisons and deadly chemicals. All going into our precious oceans. And they’re just now finding dead fish and animals washing up on the beaches . The governments and scientists have known for a long time. They kept it from us and covered it up. Do u think the billionaires and powerful ppl eat the same foods we do? Heck no. They don’t even breathe the same air. They have built huge cities underground in other parts of the world where they have it stocked with food and grains to sustain life for over 100 years for a certain amount of ppl only . THERE IS A LIST. And no the list isn’t all just the rich, famous, smart and talented . No. Because they will need SLAVES. The only reason we even know about this is because some ppl talked. Many ppl have built these secret places. Do u really think they kept their mouth shut? No Of course not .
@tsitsu83455 жыл бұрын
For some reason, it's so satisfying to watch them eat. It's almost like looking at fire or flowing water.
@CreativePetKeeping5 жыл бұрын
I agree. I loved watching them munch on leaves.
@kinglyzard4 жыл бұрын
I liken watching a flutterby garden to watching a fish tank. Instant and total Zennnnnnnn
@Emleach283 жыл бұрын
Yasss
@Sealust5011 ай бұрын
I'm so soft inside. Couldn't watch the entire video without bawling like a baby. The release tore me up!!! ❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️
@CreativePetKeeping10 ай бұрын
You are so kind
@musician200X5 жыл бұрын
I forget that raising monarch caterpillars isnt a normal part of everyone's lives. My mom started raising caterpillars in her classroom when she was a teacher, but even after she retired she raises them. She has milkweed all over her yard but when its caterpillar season, the milkweed cant grow fast enough. There will be chrysalis shells all along the fence and the house. We've found copycat monarchs (queen butterflies) mixed in as well. I hope your butterflies stop by her yard in Texas as they make their way down to Mexico. Maybe we'll raise the next generation.
@CreativePetKeeping5 жыл бұрын
THATS SO COOL!! I never got to raise them before, not even in school so I was completely 100% brand new to this 😅 oneday when I buy a house I want to plant lots of native plants and milkweed. #future goals
@musician200X5 жыл бұрын
@@CreativePetKeeping so glad you got to take part in this magical experience
@mommyharris1111 Жыл бұрын
@Em K yes they do. They go through 3 life cycles during migration.
@KruiserIV11 ай бұрын
Same. This brought back great memories from my kindergarten days.
@Rock-h1S4 ай бұрын
What a nice comment XD❤
@RevokeRealitea3 жыл бұрын
I rescued a mother and two very small babies, they were on the hot side walk 🥵 the area they were in really wasn't a great place for them as it was in a busy city. I took them in a mason jar I had and put the plants in there til I could get them home safely. This video is great so far and thank you for posting it so in depth! Now I feel like these little dudes I have actually have a chance
@franciscahope33634 жыл бұрын
Caterpillar egg: **hatches** Caterpillar: idk what i am or why im here, but i know i must eat leaf •👄•
@hieveryone73023 жыл бұрын
Lol
@cha0xx.s3 жыл бұрын
Yesh
@Wibboo7 ай бұрын
Your voice is so soothing. I actually was just walking around my garden listening to you talk about the caterpillars.
@xtina20413 жыл бұрын
the ending wrecked me. i cried so much lol! amazing video.
@Lifewithpets725 жыл бұрын
This footage is absolutely amazing of each stage. did this several years ago it’s an incredible experience.
@CreativePetKeeping5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it was so much fun to raise them ^_^
@kaduhpa53863 жыл бұрын
^_^ :)
@mr.reporter993 жыл бұрын
@@CreativePetKeeping hi my name is ricardo Mr.reporter butterfly monarch caterpillar
@ricardoreporttwitterandrep57422 жыл бұрын
found butterfly monarch
@ricardoreporttwitterandrep57422 жыл бұрын
Keeping hi my name is ricardo Mr.reporter butterfly monarch caterpillar
@markmurray6193 жыл бұрын
My Husband, Daughter and I enjoyed immensely your video. We thank you so much for the love you have of God creation. He'll reward you and will take care of you in the same way you did with the little caterpillar. God bless you sweetheart.
@princelorenzmapola3813 жыл бұрын
This is the definition of "They Grow Up So Fast" XD
@002100izzy3 жыл бұрын
From a person who doesn't know much about caterpillars (insects overall)...THIS IS SO COOL
@lisamclawrence25834 жыл бұрын
You are such a good mom for butterflies. Was it sad to see them go? What a beautiful lesson just watching their transformation. Totally awesome. You took such great care of them too. Thanks for sharing the process.
@snehabaskaran95634 жыл бұрын
I feel so emotional while seeing those beautiful butterflies start flying as if I raise them. thank you so much for given me such a experience .... And you are looking like Angel
@cristianperez68713 жыл бұрын
bruhh the last butterfly woke up late like "wait where my pretty butterfly friends at :("
@Gwaithmir4 жыл бұрын
It's important to wear a respirator mask when tending your caterpillars in order to prevent mold from forming on the leaves and paper towels. Also, you can buy small cages at pet stores which are suitable for rearing caterpillars. I constructed by own cage with grates and a removable pan at the bottom. I'm presently rearing 126 Monarchs. I've already released about 40 adults into the wild.
@fathunmohamed41392 ай бұрын
Great advice because I just got a Caterpillar
@standoughope3 жыл бұрын
I've been raising Monarchs for 1 year now. My success rate from egg to butterfly is around 98% which is way better than the 5% chance if left untouched I read. I live in southern Cali by the ocean (Port Hueneme). There are so many amazing facts about these animals. They retain memories from being a caterpillar even though they liquify in the chrysalis. They also have navigation skills that we humans had to invent for ourselves in order to sail the ocean blue. They have it built in, the sun moves in the sky but they adjust on their trip to Mexico. They also find nectar via their ability to see ultraviolet areas of certain plants. Some butterflies are large and live 10 times longer than the others but they can't reproduce, odd right?
@Kataleya-q8m5 ай бұрын
Tip- I had a pet caterpillar and you have to put different kind of sticks inside of the enclosure so when they turn into cocoons they can hook on those sticks, but make sure to get a variety of them because they might not like that one stick❤️❤️
@CreativePetKeeping4 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@KaltrinaDemiri3 жыл бұрын
Wow, amazing to see how they went from little caterpillars into beautiful butterflies
@TheAnimalHouse4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! This past summer I was truly blessed to be able to experience raising Monarch Butterflies for the first time. My grandma passed away in February and she really loved Butterflies so it made the experience truely special. We successfully raised 81 Monarch Butterflies and 36 black Eastern swallowtails. Thank you for sharing your experience 😊
@shorndnvnens3 жыл бұрын
That’s absolutely amazing!! You are helping the species so much!!
@Gulfraz.4 жыл бұрын
Me, the wife and the kids absolutely LOVED this video! Thank you so much for this. So carefully explained in detail. And thanks for so beautifully caring for the critters. You are wonderful 🌟 ♥
@roderickcarter66109 ай бұрын
I was thinking on getting butterflies and now I am getting butterflies yay
@KellyM-x8q3 ай бұрын
This video has been so very helpful for us in our first journey in raising these little dudes in captivity. Your beautiful video captures and thoughtful, informative & sweet commentary left us without questions and deeply invested in the process. ❤
@keyaragreen79344 жыл бұрын
The last one was a girl. I'm convinced! Butterflies will be my kids first pet. Excellent lessons of taking care of something, gentleness from gentlemen, loving something and letting it go, and helping our garden grow!
@danabrown46284 жыл бұрын
You can tell if an adult monarch is either a male or a female. The hind wings of the male have a small widening of one of the black veins near the centre of the wing. This is the scent pouch used to attract females.
@lindsaymarie44162 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I just found caterpillars in the garden and I want to bring them in so my kids can watch them transform! We're so excited!
@XploringGender4 ай бұрын
This is so sweet! To be honest: I watched this to study caterpillar movements for a clown piece, but your love and care for these little dudes is so sweet! Thank you for sharing this, and for being a friend to the Earth! :)
@julieat10804 жыл бұрын
So well done! I have been raising monarchs for several months now and in love with them. Thank you for your video!
@kalayne6713 Жыл бұрын
Found my first monarch a few weeks ago in my new seaside garden.I had lived inland, bought milkweed seeds online to grow to attract them, took the one plant that survived fires with me, so I will have food for any caterpillars.Monarchs only made it to Australia in the late 1880s. Glad they are here.
@paog8083 жыл бұрын
Hello. To make the caterpillars more comfortable, you can recreate their natural environment. The plants, in a glass with water, and add branches to climb, they like to move away to shed their skin. It is good to clean and remove their droppings, they do not like it to be in their food.
@elfiefromangelcity61425 жыл бұрын
I will never not be amazed by butterflies and caterpillars. I cried watching them fly away too lol!
@CreativePetKeeping5 жыл бұрын
They are such amazing creatures. I have a new found respect for them.
@DrJ4712 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE your video! 2 weeks ago I decided to see if I could keep a Common milkweed seed pod indoors and dry the seeds out. Today I went to open the pod and there was a very tiny Monarch caterpillar on the pod!!!! There must have been an egg on it. I got on Amazon and ordered the butterfly cage for him. I am so excited! I bought a little house in Northern Minnesota and immediately planted milkweed. Then I found some on the road edge next to me. That's where Elmer J Fudd came from!🥰. I also had planted prairie flowers in my garden which are on full swing! Thank you again for taking the time to make your wonderful video❤❤❤🦋
@SerenaAnubi4 ай бұрын
This is my first year raising monarchs and I have one chrysalis on its second day. I just know I'm gonna cry when I finally release my first butterfly! It's not as easy as some might think. But it's so wonderful to witness
@TheAdventureAuto Жыл бұрын
I just built an area in my backyard for all types of milkweed. I already have 2 monarch caterpillars on my first plant. So cool!
@Puddycat00 Жыл бұрын
Aweee that’s wonderful ❤❤❤
@ChrisJohnston-z7u Жыл бұрын
I planted only one milkweed plant and this morning I found 2 monarch caterpillars on it. You are right-it's so cool!
@debbeleigh19303 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched many videos on the raising butterflies and this is one of the best! I have 10 Monarchs I’m raising and look forward to releasing them soon ❤️
@EricaSpearman4 ай бұрын
The wonders of nature the sheer love that God has for us too live amongst such beautiful creatures 🙏🏽💖 simply stunning 🤩😍🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@rootsnwhiskers83515 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness! I was not expecting to get in my feelings but this video was soooooo sweet ❤ you did a wonderful job 😊
@CreativePetKeeping5 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤❤🦋
@chili.Hawaii4 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely beautiful. Wow this brought me so much joy.
@MauiViolinist3 ай бұрын
Half of them are female, not all guys. My one crown flower plant cannot survive the numbers of caterpillars, so this is very helpful, Mahalo from Maui!
@peter33278 ай бұрын
Catterpillars are so cool like they go from Little Slug thingys to some how gaining wings and flying away
@amiraabatrisyia56624 жыл бұрын
I've found a queen caterpillar at my small garden.. They eat my mother's cactus and now I raise them inside a tall container.. So, this is my 1st day and 1st experience raise caterpillar.. You help me a lot.. Thank you.. I can't wait to watch them becoming a butterfly in 9 to 14 days later
@Velociferon2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I have been looking into raising monarchs and this really helped. Plus your bubby personality made this much more enjoyable! Cheers!
@CreativePetKeeping2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@Jay-ou2vo2 жыл бұрын
I found 9 Monarch Caterpillars in my milkweed on my balcony. They are now my babies and I am enjoying watching them grow!
@brandywiNe0013 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative. I'm currently raising monarchs and have 7 chrysalis and at least 22 or more caterpillars in all stages.
@silmid3 жыл бұрын
This video was soo beautiful. I'm teaching my son about the life cycle of butterflies..this video was a great addition!!! Thank you!
@4artificial-love3 жыл бұрын
You are a such a beautiful soul, God Bless you!. I hope that those around you can feel the bless of having you close to them. Sometimes I wish that God release an army of angels like you in this sad world, so that humans can learn and understand that their selfish behavior will end in their own self-destruction. Only people like you will save this world. Thank you!
@marcusporras9571Ай бұрын
I truly believe that creators wanted us to be stewards of this Earth. It means this. It means caring for all species because we have the ability and capacity to do so.
@foraminiferan2 жыл бұрын
It looked super easy. Thanks so very much for posting this. I've been busy removing invasives and planting a wildlife yard. I'll be putting in my first crop of milkweed and wildflowers this spring and it's great to see that I can take this next step with little risk of failure and very little investment. I want to bring some caterpillars in since my bird population is getting pretty big, too.
@amos62354 жыл бұрын
Great video! We planted a milkweed garden in our yard after adopting a mid-size monarch caterpillar. We didn't have milkweed but a lepidopterist told use they will eat pumpkin flesh, which they did. Now that we have our own milkweed, we take in a few every year and enjoy this miracle. One tip: If you're on city water, use distilled / purified water. We had a couple die from the first year after we planted and think the chlorine in the city water was harming them.
@1111tiffo4 жыл бұрын
It’s super emotional raising these kids. I raised a monarch stricken with OE. Hand fed her everyday for two months when she finally passed. Heartbreaking. Now the milkweed plant I got her has NINE hatched eggs. I’m already neurotic about predators taking these guys so I’m gonna order one of these net cages you have. Great video!
@tsunam14794 жыл бұрын
I have raised 6 monarchs from Caterpillar to butterfly, and released them once they were ready. It was an absolutely amazing opportunity, and will do it again! I have learnt so much from the experience, and they are amazing and beautiful creatures!
@RevokeRealitea3 жыл бұрын
The mother and two babies I rescued don't touch alot but they really like to stay near each other I've noticed. They look around when they get separated until they get back to each other and it's the cutest thing
@lauriehughes44783 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video…I felt your same emotion when it was time to say goodbye…I made a butterfly garden in my backyard and it’s so amazing watching this miraculous process…
@sebastian892210 ай бұрын
This was the cutest thing. Thank you for taking care of those babies. I’m waiting for it to get a little warmer so I can start planting my own native wildflower garden :))
@CreativePetKeeping10 ай бұрын
I'm so glad that you will plant a wildflower garden! It will be so helpful!
@mermaidgal10016 ай бұрын
I enjoyed your video. Love your excitement about the butterflies and giving back to nature!
@CreativePetKeeping6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@brandywiNe0013 жыл бұрын
Yesterday I had one of my monarch caterpillars form its chrysalis right in my hand! It was amazing and so cool to experience 🐛🦋💜
@darcibielenda77793 ай бұрын
Awesome video! I have one monarch caterpillar and 4 black swallowtail caterpillars in a similar cage that you had. Thanks for the bit of confidence I was looking for!
@dead_k_i_l_l_6734 Жыл бұрын
nice to share this video....yes u inspire us to become as one in nature🦋
@luvsuncat4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing Black swallowtail butterflies because they grew on my parsley and my dill weed. I had great success this summer but I made one mistake on my second batch! I let the sun get too much heat and I lost two of my babies 🐛🐛😔You would be the only one who understand. I’m so sad 😭 They’re such delicate creatures🐛🦋 I like the idea of doing Monarch butterflies💁♀️And doing the milkweed in a potted plant because, I have the same situation! You did a great job✌️🙌 love your video❤️
@kazuo3985 жыл бұрын
Didn't expect to tear up a little. Remind me of that butterfree Pokémon episode
@CreativePetKeeping5 жыл бұрын
The day we were going to release them Daniel was talking about that Pokemon episode actually. I was going to include a clip at the end of the video but wasn't sure if Nintendo would copyright strike me.
@kazuo3985 жыл бұрын
@@CreativePetKeeping I think Pokémon was responsible for great part of my love for animals. I love your passion for pet keeping. You guys got a new subscriber : )
@Insect_Expert14894 жыл бұрын
ah yes
@bige818922 ай бұрын
@@kazuo398 did you hear that Ash got a brief reunion with his Butterfree not long before they ended his story completely?
@barbarawaldron67063 ай бұрын
Loved your video and I learned SO much-now onward w the ones I adopted when I bought some Milkweeds! Thx!!
@billygoatea7171 Жыл бұрын
So beautiful ❤when u said try not to cry it felt like I was gonna cry
@izzy61424 жыл бұрын
A little monarch catipillar appeared on my milkweed plant today! I named her Mage! Can’t wait! She’s so small!
@siuhungevelynwong75044 жыл бұрын
[ Izzy ] hey same I named mine mage too but it is a boy I also have another one and she I think it’s a she is called Lisa
@izzy61424 жыл бұрын
Siuhung Evelynwong Awesome, mine turned out to be a boy but the name fitted either way
@charlottelesire4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for ideas and tips. You guys have beautiful hearts. I hope you are still doing this. The world is indeed a better place with people like you. 💕
@girlinredsox2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! This was way more helpful than the mile of literature and endless links on the website where I purchased my larvae.
@ronaross13 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I just had 7 Monarchs that hatched and the next batch of caterpillars are attaching themselves to their enclosure. This is so interesting.
@1979Smelly Жыл бұрын
Wow what an awesome video!!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
@TheSuburbanGardenista4 ай бұрын
Such an exciting transformation! Thanks for the awesome video - it's super helpful to see! I have a monarch caterpillar that is about to transform into a chrysalis soon! I'm so excited!!! 🦋💚
@LittleDeeva904 жыл бұрын
Love your video! I've watched many how-tos and yours was the easiest to understand and full of joy! Have 4 so far I'm raising this season .... one new thing I learned is it's important to keep them outside or they won't have the instinct to know how/where to migrate. So I weighed my habitat down and kept it on the porch... easy peasy Thanks for this lovely video ! So sweet, I'm a new fan!
@NathanHixson317 Жыл бұрын
Hitting me in the feels. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful.
@maclisa72 Жыл бұрын
And so did I .. 😅😅😅
@nancyreynolds72674 жыл бұрын
You did a wonderful job showing us exactly how this process works. This is the first time I am doing this project and you have done exactly what I needed. Thank you!
@rivka213 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful video!!! you captured them beautifully and when they flew away i got so emotional. i have a black swallowtail caterpillar that i found on my balcony a few days ago and he is getting so big and eating parsley all day long. i'm so excited for him to become a butterfly! this is the first time i've ever done this. loved your video. xo
@Flaca55563 жыл бұрын
You're a rock star! I recently started planting milkweed and have been blessed to see the process. I will try to provide an enclosed area like you did to ensure that most of the caterpillars are successful with the transition. Thanks for the video!
@kinglyzard3 жыл бұрын
She obviously is a hero. But unfortunately, raising does more harm than good, as it loses up their gyroscope and genetics. Plus its prime breeding for the parasite OE.
@kinglyzard3 жыл бұрын
Plant Milkweed, replicate habitat, and involve neighbors. But do not rear indoors. Natural selection is absolutely vital to fine tuning of this migratory species.
@terrymott28165 ай бұрын
Stunning photography!! Love your enthusiasm! I'm knee deep in eggs and 'pillars and having such fun, too! 🦋
@GirlTalksFish5 жыл бұрын
Loved it! I’ve never raise butterflies before so this was super cool. 😎
@sarahtyrrell31833 жыл бұрын
I raise them as well... if you raise them again, you can get a clear container with a lid and cut v cuts into the lid and stick cuttings from the plant in the v on the top and it'll help keep the leaves nice and fresh while they're eating
@harrybarnes90802 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Me and my two year old found a caterpillar and this is the first video I looked up so we have a cool project together!
@bigbuckbrielle95642 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy you are saving the monarchs it makes me feel so good 😊
@steveneff78794 ай бұрын
I currently have a ton of monarch caterpillars on the basil in my wifes herb garden.
@KatieSanvick4 жыл бұрын
omg so emotional, love it 😂 cant wait to start my butterfly garden
@juliasomerville60342 жыл бұрын
You're lucky, to get such lovely butterflies. In the UK we don't get such impressive ones. That was a lovely video though very informative.
@AlexMitchell-fq9st Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video, bless your kind heart for raising these little miracle 🙏
@Abbygailohemgee2 жыл бұрын
I just came across your video. You did an amazing job! I got my Husband to dig up some native milkweed on side of the road, hoping to get some eggs. Got one, it may or may not have already been on the leaf. Now I have a chrysalis under my lawn chair! Been reading all about them. Its my understanding the wings need about 24 hours to dry....but idk...im definitely no expert..LOL..
@Lflower1Stars5 жыл бұрын
That was so beautiful! I love butterflies and always put as many butterflies flowers for them to eat or just relax on....I take many pictures when they do land. I know you were sad when they left, but you were a great Mom and know when to let go....so amazing Kasia.
@vickiebiester54882 жыл бұрын
Thst was the sweetest thing I've ever seen ty for sharing I cried to awww🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
@twistedresto50293 жыл бұрын
This is a great vid, we have done this for only 2 years so far, but what an amazing time we have had!!
@s.p.37384 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! To share with everyone... brand new research data reveals that if they are raised indoors they won’t be able to migrate as they should. Everyone should look it up. There are videos on how to put the same net cage outside. Hope this sincerely helps. Keep up spreading to others how vital it is to help them along and also plant “native to your area” milkweed. Great video work too! Hugs
@RevokeRealitea3 жыл бұрын
I love their little munches haha and YES OMG when I first cleaned thier cage I was shocked.
@arianaconlon2814 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! I got so excited watching you release them I raised some at the start of the summer and was so surprised how friendly they are mine flew about the garden for ages
@suziperret4684 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your dedication to the Monarchs! I feed them and raise them too. It’s very satisfying to take part in their survival.
@venessacueva79254 жыл бұрын
We have 2 Caterpillars on our Milkweed that we ill be taking off and putting them into a Habitat cage that we bought on Amazon... Picking up some more Butterfly Milkweed today, we can't wait to see out little guys transform. Thanks for your video and info. I'll let you know how it goes.
@mikewilson7081 Жыл бұрын
Hi Charlotte, We have been enjoying your Monarch episodes. Amazing that you are in a high rise and they found you! We recently heard of others like yourself and they are finding milkweed in the fields by their home as well. Are you aware of any large area either field or swampy type area where we can add native milkweed to our always growing family of caterpillars and the chrysalis that follow> ! Thanks for any help you can give. We presently have more than 40 in various sizes in our "critter cage, Thanks Charlotte for your inspiring videos! from Mike & Brenda Wilson, Snowbirds in Clearwater area from Canada. Thanks for all you do!
@rhondawheaton83033 жыл бұрын
I love watching them have not done it in years.
@claudiamecca78514 жыл бұрын
I loved your video what a beautiful experience, I have been doing the same but with black swallowtail butterflies and it is an amazing experience , thanks for making the video !! Loved it ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@lav66435 жыл бұрын
Love this!! I have raised Black Swallowtail Monarchs for quite a few years. So magical, So rewarding! Mine will usually show up on my parsley in my garden outside. I would cover them with a mesh food tent, plant more parsley(they are pigs in disguise) then no birds/critters/or my dog can get to them and they won't "run away" lol All together I have raised and released 26 monarch beauties over 5 years. Last year though, I only had 2 caterpillars...sadly they disappeared and I was pretty bummed. I may have to try and find a couple in spring, bring them INSIDE and try your inside method. Thanks for a wonderful video ♡ Love all your vids, hug your bettas for me ♡
@CreativePetKeeping5 жыл бұрын
Thats a pretty cool idea! I'd like to try this when I get a home and have my own yard oneday ^_^
@sic-n-tiredtired42732 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing video thank you for all the great help and info my wife is so excited😁👍
@AtayaSeyhun3 жыл бұрын
You got soooo unbelievably lucky! I have been attempting to raise monarchs for the past 2 years. This last summer my milkweed had 27 instar 1's. Unfortunately they are super susceptible to parasites so 21 turned to 18 by instar 2. At instar 3 it dropped down to a whopping 7 caterpillars. Which unfortunate 5 didn't make it through chrysalis. 1 unfortunately saw the light however only emerged half way(wings never made it out) and only 1 surprised me and was hidden under a chair outside on balcony- and i found his/her/their empty chrysalis a week later
@karlinwaddell64492 жыл бұрын
I’m having similar problems 🥺
@CoCo-bb6ou2 жыл бұрын
This helped us so much to know what to do with the caterpillars!
@HappyGreenThumb2 жыл бұрын
I’m doing this with my children. Looking forward to it
@DixieGirl98765 жыл бұрын
Just magical!! I hope they make the journey to Mexico.
@fishingpinky31653 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video and thank you for what you are doing. Everyone should watch "Flight of the Butterflies" about the migration of the Monarchs. I used to keep native milkweed in my yard but now live in a condo. Love our Monarch.