Silkworms on Hornworm Chow

[beardielover17]

I know it worked the other way around (hornworms on mulberry or silkworm chow) but I didn't know it worked where the silks were on the hornworm chow and thriving. I kept a couple silkworms from my last order so I could grow them and get some eggs and I ran out of silkworm chow but had a ton of hornworm chow left (hornworms don't last in my home). I figured eh what the hell I'll give it a shot since it's only a couple of silkworms and wow! They are flippin huge in a much shorter time than they were on the silkworm chow. They have been eating it for several days now with no die offs. It's nice to know I have an alternative if silkworm chow is out of stock. Just figured I would share.

 

[Pogie]

I have a box full of silkworm eggs. They normally hatch around Sept yearly.
What exactly is Hornworm chow? I could maybe make some and get silks all year round

 

[beardielover17]

I have a box full of silkworm eggs. They normally hatch around Sept yearly.
What exactly is Hornworm chow? I could maybe make some and get silks all year round

I personally haven't the slightest as far as what's in it. It's only sold through a couple people here and the recipe is nowhere to be found.

 

[Justus85]

I think Rex would love silk worms. I gave him some really small supers and he absolutely loved them. So silk worms I bet are a sure shot.

 

[ladyknite]

2 kinds of silkworm chow.
1 is mulberry farms
the other recipe belongs to Great Lakes

 

[beardielover17]

There's 2 kinds of silkworm chow? I always thought there was the 1 silkworm chow and the 1 hornworm chow ???

 

[ladyknite]

they're both made from mulberry if they come from MF

 

[beardielover17]

I learn somethin every day

 

[ladyknite]

taste it. you can actually eat it.

the Morus alba tree is the one preferred. Mulberry fruit has been used as a medicinal agent to nourish the yin and blood, benefit the kidneys, and treat weakness, fatigue, anemia, and premature graying of hair. It is also used utilized to treat urinary incontinence, tinnitus, dizziness, and constipation in the elderly and the anemic.

 

[beardielover17]

I think I will let my worms have the chow this round lol But that's pretty cool. I heard mulberry was good for you but had no idea how or what it did. Now if I can only find some herbal/hollistic stuff for knee/joint pain. I had a list somewhere but I misplaced it

 

[ladyknite]

flaxseed oil, myrrh gum, bromelain and turmeric root, add dry ginger, wheat sprouts or alfalfa leaf

 

[ladyknite]

I think I will let my worms have the chow this round lol

rofl.............understood.

 

[beardielover17]

flaxseed oil, myrrh gum, bromelain and turmeric root, add dry ginger, wheat sprouts or alfalfa leaf

Awesome! Looks like I have some shopping to do.

How are the mulberry berries? They always looked so yummy minus the stains they left on your hands when you pick them.

 

[ladyknite]

they're good. sweet but tart kinda tastin.

 

[beardielover17]

Nice my fav! Now this may sound stupid but could I eat the leaves too? Like in a salad? I pick dandelion greens for myself and the lizards so I wondered if it were the same concept

 

[ladyknite]

yes, although they're not sweet and tart. They're rather blah and slightly bitter tasting.
I've cut them up in what we call Kanoos. It's like cucumber/tomato salad with the leaves chopped super fine, a little lemon juice, salt and pepper, some fresh parsley, cilantro if you like and let it sit in the fridge till it's really cold.

Wow.......a spot where my religion fits into society!!!!!!!!!!

 

[beardielover17]

That salad sounds absolutely to die for. I think your religion and mine were 1 in the same last time we talked so you def fit in with me

 

[ladyknite]

Ironically, there are alot of naturals that are overlooked because it's easier to take a pill. Considering my immunity, I can't take those pills.......so i have very few alternatives other than the natural forms.
And man do i have some recipes. I like to cook, but if i can rinse it under the water and kick it up a knotch, I'm good.

you should try the salad. First try the salad without the mulberry leaves in it. Then with.
you'll like.

 

[beardielover17]

My in-laws make something very similar but use dill instead of parsley and I loved it so I'm sure I would enjoy this one. I am all for something natural over pills. I used to have wars with my parents over that. They didn't understand that I didn't want crappy chemicals in me when I'm sure there was a natural alternative. My argument was always, if the original form of humans got by on herbs why can't I?

 

[ladyknite]

LOL..............ya'll should move south