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How to Keep Milkweed Fresh for DAYS πΏπ + Cage Cleaning Tips π©π©
Summer Salutations ,
welcome back to Raise The Migration 2024 where I share info and tips to help you raise healthy monarchs to release for the great fall migration.
In your last RTM email, I went over baby caterpillar care. One of the most important links in that post (and a question I am often asked) is how to feed caterpillars. So, in case you missed it, check out:
Meanwhile, on the cage floor below...
RTM '24: Easy Cage Cleaning for Caterpillars? ππ©
All caterpillars have one thing in common: They poop...ALOT!
Cage cleaning isn't the reason most of us started raising monarchs, but regular cage cleaning is a necessity if you want to raise healthy monarchs...
Over the past few years we've added a couple accessories to make cage cleaning easier, and I know they can do the same for you:
Cage Cleaning Tips for Messy Monarch Caterpillars β¬ ππ©π©π©
Supply List Suggestions for Raise The Migration 2024 β¬ (includes cleaning supplies)
WHAT'S NEXT? π§
Next time I'll be back to talk about your big fat cats (π not π±) and how to deal with running out of milkweed to feed your Very HUNGRY Caterpillars. π±ππππππ
Happy Raising,
Tony your Butterfly Guide