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Our eggs come from Peace silk moths lovingly hand raised by Cheryl Kolander in Portland, Oregon. This strain originated with Nancy Simpson of Sacramento, California, and has been in this country and completely disease free for at least 50 years.

Commercial breeders have so upped the amount of silk one caterpillar spins that the moth cannot possibly push out. They have to be "c-sectioned," with the top of the cocoon to be cut away by hand – a delicate operation best avoided by obtaining the Peace silk strain.

Eggs start developing as soon as they are removed from our refrigerators and shipped, and they cannot be put back into the fridge. They will hatch in about two weeks from when they arrive.

When you get your eggs place them in an open container like a wooden bowl or cardboard box. Keep in a warm place, but not in direct sun. They prefer the air to be about 85 degrees, well-ventilated, and moist rather than dry. They'll hatch in about two weeks.

Raising silkworms is a great project for kids and adults alike. Please be sure you have an adequate supply of mulberry leaves, as that is all they can eat. If you live near the Portland, Oregon area I have mulberry trees you can plant, or you can buy seeds online.