I want to order these Mantis egg cases. If I also purchase the pagoda to house them would that be okay instead of putting them outside? They would be in my green room up against a window that gets full sun for warmth. Then when they hatch they would go outside. Thanks Marilyn I want to order these Mantis egg cases. If I also purchase the pagoda to house them would that be okay instead of putting them outside? They would be in my green room up against a window that... » Read More I want to order these Mantis egg cases. If I also purchase the pagoda to house them would that be okay instead of putting them outside? They would be in my green room up against a window that gets full sun for warmth. Then when they hatch they would go outside. Thanks Marilyn « Show Less
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I've hatched these pods for several years now. Hatching them in some sort of container indoors is fine, just make sure it's warm enough outside for them to survive and release them soon after hatching so they can find food. They are very thin so make sure you use something with a fine mesh cover so they don't escape until you're ready.
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I wouldn't put them in full sun but in a little shadier spot, otherwise it would get too hot. Be prepared for a lot of them from one case, and they're hungry right away, so put them out as soon as possible or they eat one another. Good luck.
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We've raised thousands from eggs and we put them in a small brown paper bag with a paper clip on top and put them in a window but Not in direct sun. After a few weeks (and we check every day) you will hear the babies crawling around inside so we just take the bag outside to where we want to place them..carefully rip the bag open lengthwise and lay it on the ground. By the end of the day..most have found their way out and about, and if not, scoot the remainder off of the bag. Have fun!
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Hi MarilynI have only hatched them outside in my greenhouse. All have hatched every time I purchase. I tend to purchase early spring, leaving hatch time at about 4 to 6 weeks at which point they spread themselves out evenly on their own within the greenhouse. I find that the less containment, the more they become bird food also. As far as the hatching pagoda, probably not necessary
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you can buy the kit here it comes with the certificate. they can play with the stuff inside wait for warmer weather pay $5 to ship caterpillars to there house or go on the insect lore website n order there. there's a kit WITH LIVE CATERPILLERS option ($27.? with includes the shipping) so when you are ready don't have to wait, its to cold to release butterflies now. has to be least 60degress out. best to keep them inside (but the kids will be sad when they die) better wait for warmer weather.
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You should have gotten a few hundred out of 1 egg case and they come out all at once. You could have gotten egg cases that were exposed to insecticide.
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I am an entomologist in southern California and have some knowledge of solitary bees. I have four bee nesting boxes that I put up this year, two of which I made myself with a drill press and old piece of 4x4 redwood. We are in a severe drought so the bees may be having a hard time this spring with few flowers but the "right size" will probably vary depending on the size of the different species of bees that are endemic to each area of the country. Right now, of my three different sized holes, I have bee nests completed in all three sizes. The smallest ones are about 1/4" in diameter and they seem to be the most popular, however, that could be the work of one or two ambitious moms. I think the only thing that somebody can do is just hang up a nesting box and see if the bees like it. Years ago I bought one that was something like pieces of hollow bamboo, very artistically arranged in a teardrop shaped holder. The holes were much larger, (i.e, 1/2" and greater) and that was never used by the bees. But I think if the holes are 1/4" to 3/8", that bees will nest in them if they are living in the area.
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There is glass on the backside and you can see in very clearly. Sadly, we've had ours on the window in two different locations for about a month and a half and have had no tenants. Think the birdies feel they would be too close to the humans. There is a nest under our patio about 6 feet away and many in the birdhouses in the trees.
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If released outdoors, they will leave if there is not food(bugs), when they have taken care of all the pests, they will go where there is food, you can make a home for them, but I didnt have any luck keeping them in it
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I put a bird house on our poll. Would have love to put it in the front yard but anyone could have could have took it just pull the poll out but it looks great in the back yard. I will be getting a other one for my Sister in Law.
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We have a beetle that swarms and is always trying to get into the house especially on the south side of our home. Yes, they do get under the siding and winter over. They will make stuff orange if you squish them and they are not Ladybugs. Please look this up. You are likely having an infestation of something called Asian Beetle. They are attracted to certain flowers and around September or so they are terrible swarms of them in the late afternoon sun. These are not a friendly beetle like the Ladybugs. I would put a photo in here if I knew how....just type in Asian Beetle and you will see, they really do look a lot like a Ladybug. We have a beetle that swarms and is always trying to get into the house especially on the south side of our home. Yes, they do get under the siding and winter over. They will make stuff orange if you squish them and they are not Ladybugs. Please look this up. You are likely having an infestation of something called Asian Beetle. They are attracted to certain flowers and around September or so they are terrible swarms of them in the late afternoon sun. These are not a friendly beetle like the Ladybugs. I would put a photo in here if I knew how....just type in Asian Beetle and you will see,... » Read More We have a beetle that swarms and is always trying to get into the house especially on the south side of our home. Yes, they do get under the siding and winter over. They will make stuff orange if you squish them and they are not Ladybugs. Please look this up. You are likely having an infestation of something called Asian Beetle. They are attracted to certain flowers and around September or so they are terrible swarms of them in the late afternoon sun. These are not a friendly beetle like the Ladybugs. I would put a photo in here if I knew how....just type in Asian Beetle and you will see, they really do look a lot like a Ladybug. « Show Less
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I gave one to my husband in Michigan. His office overlooks the garden where the bird feeder is. We have limited sun in Michigan and it's fading already since Father's Day in the garden. Like the other person said, it's very cute and my husband likes it. Probably best indoors if you are looking for longevity.
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You have to order them separately. I get them at Insect Lore online. The eggs are about $8 I think and you can sometimes find coupon codes online. It is worth it. They are very cool!
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I had 2 egg cases and I got about 40-50 from each.... but some come out earlier than others... it wont hurt to keep and eye on your sacks and release them as they come out... maybe once a day or so.... otherwise they will eat each other....
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There would be enough room to live, but perhaps not for flight/flutter. I think it'd depend on if you let them out for a bi-daily fly or not?.. If they are continuously caged, I'd personally suggest the next cage size up. I only have 1 in mine & looking at it right now, I would say 4 would be the maximum. It's a great cage though!!.. I have the medium M01.. Maybe get the double "tall" version of same model.. or the red accessory "large" model. :)Vision Bird Cage Model M02 - Medium << taller size of same model. There would be enough room to live, but perhaps not for flight/flutter. I think it'd depend on if you let them out for a bi-daily fly or not?.. If they are continuously caged, I'd personally suggest the next cage size up. I only have 1 in mine & looking at it right now, I would say 4 would be the maximum. It's a great cage though!!.. I have the medium M01.. Maybe get the double "tall" version of same model.. or the red accessory "large" model. :)Vision Bird Cage Model M02 - Medium << taller size... » Read More There would be enough room to live, but perhaps not for flight/flutter. I think it'd depend on if you let them out for a bi-daily fly or not?.. If they are continuously caged, I'd personally suggest the next cage size up. I only have 1 in mine & looking at it right now, I would say 4 would be the maximum. It's a great cage though!!.. I have the medium M01.. Maybe get the double "tall" version of same model.. or the red accessory "large" model. :)Vision Bird Cage Model M02 - Medium << taller size of same model. « Show Less
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I'm also facing this problem because of the snow and ice that accumulate and keeps the birds from getting to the seed. I'm thinking about buying "L" shaped aluminum pieces about 1/2" X 1/2" by 2 ft and screwing them to the corners of the base and attaching a piece of colored plexiglass to the "L" piecing using corner brackets. I think a colored cover might be easier for the birds to see; they might fly into a clear cover. To keep larger animals away I use an airsoft BB pistol that my grandson gave me! I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can build anything; it's -20 F outside and +10 F in my garage. I'm also facing this problem because of the snow and ice that accumulate and keeps the birds from getting to the seed. I'm thinking about buying "L" shaped aluminum pieces about 1/2" X 1/2" by 2 ft and screwing them to the corners of the base and attaching a piece of colored plexiglass to the "L" piecing using corner brackets. I think a colored cover might be easier for the birds to see; they might fly into a clear cover. To keep larger animals away I use an airsoft BB pistol that my grandson gave me! I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can build... » Read More I'm also facing this problem because of the snow and ice that accumulate and keeps the birds from getting to the seed. I'm thinking about buying "L" shaped aluminum pieces about 1/2" X 1/2" by 2 ft and screwing them to the corners of the base and attaching a piece of colored plexiglass to the "L" piecing using corner brackets. I think a colored cover might be easier for the birds to see; they might fly into a clear cover. To keep larger animals away I use an airsoft BB pistol that my grandson gave me! I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can build anything; it's -20 F outside and +10 F in my garage. « Show Less
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I have 3 bantams and it is too small along with an attached running pen. I wouldn't keep more than 2 small grown chickens. They also don't use the roost that is provided and sleep in the tray or nests upstairs. My hens should be laying next month...it will be interesting if they use the nests for laying eggs. The pen is not designed to be moved or relocated...I've had mine a few months and it is starting to crack and the end door has been replaced with longer screws several times! The coop is made of light material and won't last very long especially if you relocate your birds to new grasses. Also, the nests are getting loose with no use!! From one grandma to another, you get quality with what you pay. I have 3 bantams and it is too small along with an attached running pen. I wouldn't keep more than 2 small grown chickens. They also don't use the roost that is provided and sleep in the tray or nests upstairs. My hens should be laying next month...it will be interesting if they use the nests for laying eggs. The pen is not designed to be moved or relocated...I've had mine a few months and it is starting to crack and the end door has been replaced with longer screws several times! The coop is made of light material and won't last very long especially if you relocate your birds to new... » Read More I have 3 bantams and it is too small along with an attached running pen. I wouldn't keep more than 2 small grown chickens. They also don't use the roost that is provided and sleep in the tray or nests upstairs. My hens should be laying next month...it will be interesting if they use the nests for laying eggs. The pen is not designed to be moved or relocated...I've had mine a few months and it is starting to crack and the end door has been replaced with longer screws several times! The coop is made of light material and won't last very long especially if you relocate your birds to new grasses. Also, the nests are getting loose with no use!! From one grandma to another, you get quality with what you pay. « Show Less
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I live in Texas, I hatched mine in the house. Th trouble I had, we could not find food they could eat. Every thing was too large. I hatched many many, could find o food in the wild or in the pet stores. Better have insects on your plants or they will eat each other. No poison on plants.
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Mine will lay eggs in there too but then they prefer to sleep in the home I got them for their first year with me-- a Formex snap-lock chicken house. I've recently put the Fontana up on blocks and will start to pull some out of the Formex coop and put some into the Fontana so they aren't overcrowded like last winter!
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No, they cannot be put outside. They would die almost immediately. They are very small humidity-loving house plants. I made terrariums with them planting them in clear glass containers that I got at the thrift store. I added decorations and they look very nice. There are many excellent articles on the Internet on how to plant and take care of terrariums, and I referenced several of them. Also, you might put them in a dish garden. Again, there are many helpful articles on the Internet on how to plant and maintain dish gardens. I do think, however, that a terrarium setting would be best for these humidity-loving plants. Sorry I didn't answer the email sooner, but I just saw it now. No, they cannot be put outside. They would die almost immediately. They are very small humidity-loving house plants. I made terrariums with them planting them in clear glass containers that I got at the thrift store. I added decorations and they look very nice. There are many excellent articles on the Internet on how to plant and take care of terrariums, and I referenced several of them. Also, you might put them in a dish garden. Again, there are many helpful articles on the Internet on how to plant and maintain dish gardens. I do think, however, that a terrarium setting would be best for... » Read More No, they cannot be put outside. They would die almost immediately. They are very small humidity-loving house plants. I made terrariums with them planting them in clear glass containers that I got at the thrift store. I added decorations and they look very nice. There are many excellent articles on the Internet on how to plant and take care of terrariums, and I referenced several of them. Also, you might put them in a dish garden. Again, there are many helpful articles on the Internet on how to plant and maintain dish gardens. I do think, however, that a terrarium setting would be best for these humidity-loving plants. Sorry I didn't answer the email sooner, but I just saw it now. « Show Less