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2015 is my first year in raising Monarch caterpillars to Monarch butterflies - I have already released 20-30 Monarchs so far since end of March with only 4 casualties. I raised the caterpillars on swan plants grown in plant pots inside the house until they hatched, then released the next day. It's very satisfying & rewarding. Since the caterpillars have educated me on their upbringing behaviours etc, I have streamlined & put in place a few things to help the caterpillar find the right spot to pupate by making a climbing ladder & also when a butterfly hatches and preventing it from falling and damaging its wings as the casing can be too smooth for them to grip. A wonderful experience indeed - tks
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