Butterfly Rearing Kits * Monarch Eggs and Caterpillars (Larvae) * Butterfly Farming

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Monarch Butterfly
Rearing Kits

   Our Monarch Butterfly Rearing Kits are for home or school projects. Butterfly farming (the rearing of butterflies) is educational and fun for youth and adults. Monarch butterflies are easy to raise. In just 28 to 32 days, Monarch metamorphosis [life stages: from egg to caterpillar to pupa to adult butterfly] is completed. And no matter what your age, you will be fascinated by the process!
We should have Monarch eggs and or caterpillars available July thru September. Orders will be filled in a first come, first served basis. Depending upon supply and demand, your order may be filled in a few days or it may not be filled for a few weeks. Once you place an order, please watch your email closely as we will let you know when you order is shipped and when you should expect delivery.
   We do not sell butterfly eggs and caterpillars (larvae) which were taken from the wild. Our eggs and caterpillars are gathered from our butterfly rearing facility located inside our greenhouse. Inside our rearing facility, we closely monitor the butterflies to assure that their environmental and nutritional needs are being met.
If you are a teacher and you do not want your order shipped until school begins in fall, please print our online order form, fill it out, write on the order form "Do not ship until the week of      (a Monday date)    or the week of    (a Monday date)    and mail the order form to us with payment (check or money order).      If you are a teacher and you want to use our online shopping cart to place your order (so you can use your credit card for payment), please: (1) place your order and then (2) immediately send an email to RoseFranklin@aol.com requesting that we hold your order until school begins in fall. In this email you should provide a first and second choice of the weeks you would like your order shipped. In the subject line of your email, type "Hold Monarch Order". We will then email you to let you know we received the email asking us to hold your order. If you do not receive an email from us within 24 hours stating that we received your request to hold your order, please email us again. If we do not receive this email requesting that your order be held and we do ship your order before school begins, your money will not be refunded.

We are permitted to ship Monarch eggs and/or caterpillars on potted Milkweed plants to the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. If you live in one of these states you may receive either a potted Milkweed plant or cut Milkweed. Sorry, no choice.

We are able to ship Monarch caterpillars (not eggs) on cut Milkweed (not potted Milkweed) to the following states:
Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.

We are not permitted by the USDA to ship to other destinations. Sorry, no exceptions.
Do not order Monarch eggs or caterpillars from us if your state is not listed above. We will not ship your order and will charge you a $3.00 service charge to cancel your order and refund your payment.
We do not accept phone orders or purchase orders.
All orders must be accompanied by payment. No payment = no shipment.

Important Note: Do not consider ordering Monarch caterpillars (larvae) unless you have access to several large Milkweed (Asclepias) plants. Your caterpillars will require much more milkweed than we will ship with your order. Indeed, the caterpillars may need fresh milkweed leaves immediately upon delivery to you. Aside from Milkweed plants, you will also need a suitable rearing chamber.

10 Monarch Eggs and/or Caterpillars - $15.00

If you already have a suitable rearing chamber (example: a small aquarium with screened lid) and access to Milkweed plants (Common Milkweed, Swamp Milkweed, or Tropical Milkweed), you can consider ordering our Monarch eggs and/or caterpillars. You will receive at least 10 Monarch eggs and/or caterpillars (sorry, no choice of eggs or caterpillars). Your eggs and/or caterpillars may be shipped on a potted Milkweed plant or on fresh cut Milkweed leaves (our choice, not yours). Rearing instructions included.
Before placing an order, please read every sentence above this point as there is important information there.

20 Monarch eggs and/or Caterpillars - $25.00

If you have a suitable rearing chamber (example: a small aquarium with screened lid) and access to milkweed plants (Common Milkweed, Swamp Milkweed, or Tropical Milkweed), you might want to order our 20 Monarch eggs and/or caterpillars (sorry, no choice between eggs or caterpillars). Your eggs and/or caterpillars may be shipped on a potted Milkweed plant or on fresh cut Milkweed leaves (our choice, not yours). Rearing instructions included.
Before placing an order, please read every sentence above this point as there is important information there.

The Caterpillar Castle

	5 fine mesh sides to promote healthy air flow.
	One clear vinyl full side window for easy viewing of contents.
	Large protected zippered opening for easy access.
	Design Meets APHIS specifications for secure enclosures 60+ threads per inch.
	Collapsible design folds almost flat! Fits in your pocket.
	Lightweight and durable, perfect choice for shows and travel
	Washable, 10% bleach to sanitize before reuse.
	Fine mesh will stop tiny ants, wasps and other nasty predators.
	Fabric will wick away moisture fast to keep contents dry.
	Hanging carry loop also holds enclosure closed for storage.
	Three convenient sizes to meet your needs.

Small Castle
Approx. 12" X 12" X 12"
$9.50 each

Large Castle
Approx. 14" X 14" X 24"
$14.50 each

Jumbo Castle
Approx. 24" X 24" X 36"
$27.50 each

Caterpillar Castles are simple to fold! From 13 inch cube to 5 inch by 2 inch pancake in three seconds.
Jumbo size is a bit tricky to repack into a small size and requires a bit of muscle.

5 Monarch Chrysalises - $20.00
You don't have access to Milkweed plants but you would like to see a newly emerged Monarch butterfly (maybe even see the butterfly emerge from its chrysalis)? Then this is for you! You will receive 5 Monarch chrysalises (pupae)--- from which should emerge five majestic Monarch butterflies in just a few days. When the butterflies are able to fly, just release them outdoors.

Some American Indians believed that for a wish to come true, you had to capture a butterfly, whisper your wish to it, and then set the butterfly free. The butterfly would carry your wish to Heaven, where the Creator could decipher the message and grant the wish.

If you have never reared Monarch butterflies, please read these two articles:
Grow Your Own Monarch Butterflies
Monarch Butterfly Metamorphosis

Two ways to order: (1) Utilize our on-line shopping cart or (2) print our online order form, fill it out, and then mail it to us, along with your check or money order. We do not accept phone orders. Some of the features of our online shopping cart fail to work correctly with some Internet Service Providers. If you have problems using our shopping cart, please print our order form, fill it out, and then mail it to us. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Quantities are limited. Orders will be reserved to fill orders in the sequence in which orders are received.
Monarch eggs, caterpillars, larvae, pupae, chrysalises, rearing kits, butterfly farming

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Rose Franklin's Perennials
107 Butterfly Lane Spring Mills, PA 16875

(814) 422-8968 Email: RoseFranklin@aol.com