We were lucky to be given many eggs at the end of April and saw them hatch . Each worm was no larger than a comma. We began feeding them. When they were hardy enough to be closely examined we began measuring them, drawing them and using our magnifying classes to observe closely. After 29 days of constantly munching away at Mulberry leaves our Silkworms began to feel the urge to cocoon. 5 had already begun. We know that as we leave them on break, we will return to cocoons.. Our first cocoon! Now we wait again. After 10-14 days of developing into a moth in its cocoon, the Silk-Moth will appear from the cocoon and will excrete a brownish fluid upon emergence – don’t worry, this is completely normal, and is a sign the the Silk Moth is cleaning out its system. Our First Coccon! | Worms are about 1 1/2 weeks old and very small. Less than a quarter of an inch. Difficult to see. "a little bigger than a comma."HOLDING STILL READY TO SPIN AND 4 WEEKS OLD. |
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