what to feed monarchs???

[8babycaterpillars]

I have some honey I was wondering what is the % of honey and water is it 20% percent and 80%water and then If I use juicy juice do I have to water that down or is it ok to just used as is...

thanks for any advice

Our first butterfly has emerged...
8babycaterpillars

[monarchrose]

I always let our Monarch Butterflies go so they can find their own food and live a natural life. A couple of times, however, I have had a crippled butterfly that could not fly. They seem to enjoy Gatorade (melon flavor) or real cantaloupes or watermelons. The Gatorade I put in a little dish with a plastic kitchen scrub sponge or a natural sponge.

[Jim]

Any of the above suggestions will work just fine - 20% honey/water is correct and Juicy Juice may be used "full strength". Fresh cut flowers (or those in pots) also work very well. Fresh fruit and honey/water solutions should be changed daily to keep things fresh and prevent fermentation. Alternatively, Monarch Watch has an Artificial Nectar Kit available:

http://shop.monarchwatch.org/product.aspx?p=113207

This kit includes 1 clear plastic feeding dish, 1 feeding scrubber, and nectar mix (ingredients you wouldn't normally find in your kitchen). Makes 1 liter of nectar and will not ferment.

Hope this helps!

[8babycaterpillars]

Thanks .....
Yes, We will release em, but at a late date...which will be this week sometime, in the meantime, got to feed em. Thanks again for the advice,
I really appreciated it.


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