This was a really great project- I would recommend doing your homework on the butterflies and their lifespan first- ours lived their whole 2 wks as butterflies in the netted cage because I didn’t realize they were only dormant for a short period of time. 6 of 6 received became butterflies- it was easy and fun to use this kit to teach my children about metamorphosis. Make a beautiful butterfly picture using a “stained glass” effect it’s ideal to hang near to your butterfly garden. This educational kit gives children, students and families an unforgettable opportunity to watch caterpillars change into chrysalides and then emerge as beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies. Raise and feed your very own butterflies and then release them into the wild! The entire transformation from caterpillar to adult butterfly takes about three to five weeks. This butterfly kit contains one of the best-looking mesh habitats in this review. The dome-shaped terrarium has a decorative vine inside for the cocoons to hang from. Included in the kit are a magnifying glass, vine, base cap with a sponge, and educational poster.

Only had 4 live to start, ended up with 2 butterflies. Interesting. Kept my grand daughter watching. A net cage – this is the one that we have. The clear front makes it really easy to view the development and the easy access for replacing plants with the zip. Join me at Kids of the Wild to discover how to get your kids outside more, spark a lifelong love of nature together & enjoy everything the great outdoors has to offer. My mini tutorial explains you everything you need to learn how to grow butterflies at home, where to buy a butterfly growing kit and what to feed growing caterpillars as you watch them transform into beautiful wild and free butterflies. This was so much fun to do with our 3 boys. It took right at 3 wks for the whole process from caterpillars to butterflies. My boys can’t wait to do this again. I have told many friends about this. This was a great little science lesson since school was canceled.

Why not create a transforming butterfly craft– this cardboard tube craft starts as a caterpillar and unfurls to create a butterfly. Once you have the kit you follow the instruction booklets and you can then easily observe the caterpillars grow, pupate and then emerge as beautiful butterflies. Raising Butterflies without a Kit Get LIVE caterpillars NOW if you are ready for them OR get a FREE certificate to mail in for caterpillars later. When choosing a grow-your-own butterfly kit, there are a few factors to consider to ensure that it fits your needs. First, consider the species of butterfly you want to raise, as different butterfly kits may offer different species options.

Our fabulous Butterfly Garden Kit is supplied with a voucher for live caterpillars which is great if you are buying for a gift or not sure when you want to start raising your butterfly family. (Your gift recipient will have nothing extra to pay to redeem the voucher!) Here we will take a look at the top 9 butterfly kits currently for sale and compare them. Descriptions of the kits, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each one, will help you make an informed choice. When collecting caterpillars you need to be aware that many species have spines and hairs that are irritating to the skin and some release chemicals so wear gloves when touching to avoid skin problems.I have been buying Painted Lady caterpillars from Green Gardener for several years now and always satisfied with service, will continue to use you. Thank you. Are you ready to rear butterflies again? Painted Lady Caterpillar Refill Kit will allow you to grow butterflies one more time and enjoy the wonderful process of metamorphosis. Everything you’ll need for a successful butterfly-growing project has been provided in this kit, except for the butterfly habitats. You can watch your caterpillars transform into butterflies through secure, see-through habitats. All our habitats are butterfly-friendly, safe for children, and completely reusable. You can also use them to keep and raise other small bugs. Relish the Company of Your Little Guests Use this Ladybird Rearing Kit, to raise your own ladybird larvae. This Ladybird Rearing Kit allows you to keep adult…