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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Raising Swallowtails...

The hubs found them on Saturday August 4th. 
He went outside to water and came in with the news.
"we have cats" - I knew what that meant.
I was ecstatic, 
I could not get outside quick enough to see how many we had.

9 baby swallowtail caterpillars...planting all that dill had paid off.
They are so tiny, so fragile...
but they are in good hands, and a safe place.

Their home was clean and ready for them,

I have them sitting close to the window, with a great view.

I took this picture today of 3 of them, they seem to love the chop stick.
All 9 are growing and appear to be healthy.
They are climbing all over the place and eating like crazy.
and...
- they are pooping machines -

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20 comments:

  1. Marie SmithAugust 7, 2018 at 9:39 AM

    What goes in...

    It will be fun to watch them Debbie. Keep us posted.

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    1. DebbieAugust 7, 2018 at 9:47 AM

      hi marie, dill goes in, that's what they eat...is that what you meant??

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  2. SandiAugust 7, 2018 at 11:08 AM

    Oh, wow!

    Pooping machimes...ha ha! They are babies afterall. ;-)

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  3. eileeninmdAugust 7, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    Hello, it is exciting. Being able to watch the whole process. I love their cute home. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!

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  4. BonnieAugust 7, 2018 at 3:24 PM

    Oh Debbie how wonderful! I can’t wait to see the mature butterfly.

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  5. italiafinlandiaAugust 7, 2018 at 4:33 PM

    My compliments for what you are doing! That is something I would really like...I adore butterflies. Please keep us updated.
    All the best to your cats!!!

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  6. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 7, 2018 at 4:58 PM

    Oh my goodness! They are so tiny and cute! Well, you'll have your work cut out cleaning after these 'cats'! heehee! I can't wait to see how they do! Keep us informed! Hugs!

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  7. Louca por porcelanaAugust 7, 2018 at 6:02 PM

    Interesting post.Are they able to survive this way?!So neat.Thanks for sharing.Hugs!

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  8. Ruth HiebertAugust 7, 2018 at 6:18 PM

    I know you are taking lots of pictures so I hope to follow their growth via the blog. Fascinating to say the least.

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 7, 2018 at 7:02 PM

    Your babies are doing what all babies do -- eat, sleep, and poop!! Fabulous. I didn't know dill was a great host plant. Will mention that to my daughter!!!

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  10. David M. Gascoigne,August 7, 2018 at 7:06 PM

    Ours have all left for the year. We did collect some Monarch eggs for a friend and I am sure she will have fun raising them.

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  11. MichelleAugust 7, 2018 at 7:19 PM

    Eating and pooping is a good sign! I hope they do well!

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  12. Karen LakisAugust 7, 2018 at 8:27 PM

    Oh - very exciting! I can't wait to see how they do!

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  13. LeAnnAugust 7, 2018 at 9:55 PM

    Oh, I am excited again to follow these posts. I love how you work witht them and your loving care. The end results are always so beautiful.
    Blessings and hugs!

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  14. Changes in the windAugust 8, 2018 at 9:25 AM

    They are in good hands and should thrive!

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  15. ConniecrafterAugust 8, 2018 at 9:31 PM

    Oh how fun, it will be so neat to watch them grow :) Great timing that your dill is ready to be use too!

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  16. Brian KingAugust 9, 2018 at 5:22 PM

    Oh, that's awesome! This will be fun!

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  17. Lowcarb team memberAugust 10, 2018 at 6:47 PM

    How wonderful to see this …
    Brilliant!

    All the best Jan

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  18. AngieAugust 11, 2018 at 6:16 PM

    This is new to me - dill for swallowtails - but then I don't know a lot about butterflies … I look forward to watching their progression!

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  19. Sue (this n that)September 2, 2018 at 9:31 PM

    Just now catching up on your beautiful butterfly raising again. I'm fascinated by it all :D) xx

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