Everything Silkworms is proud to have supplied over 1,000+ schools and 10,000+ retail customers in Australia since being founded in 2010. We feed our Silkworms only the best and freshest Mulberry Leaves to ensure that our Silkworms are of the highest quality anywhere in the world.
We have the answers to any question that you may have including; tips on how to raise silkworms, housing, and appropriate food. We even explain how to prepare the cocoons to ensure that you can create whatever you desire with the highly sought-after Silk that they will produce. If there is anything you want to know, and you can’t find the answer on our website, please send us an email and one of our experts will promptly answer your query.
This is our premium quality Teacher’s Pack. It has all the tools necessary to rear Silkworm’s in the classroom or at home – specifically targeted at being engaging for primary and secondary school ...
Tiger Silkworms are the most recent addition to our line of available Silkworm types. We are very excited to be able to bring them to you! The name “Tiger” is suitable for these little guys, not o...
This Small Rearing Pack is perfect for raising a small number of Silkworms at home. The Small Rearing pack includes the following products that comes at a 20% discounted price when compared to buyi...
Milly and the Mulberry Tree is a simple yet heartfelt story about growing up, family and home. Inspired by the 100-year-old mulberry tree that grows in the author’s own childhood garden, it highlig...
These are not genetically altered in any way. The artificial diet uses a special dye to change the colour of the silkworm. It should only be fed to silkworms from the 2nd day of the 5th and final i...
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Are you interested in raising silkworms?
Silkworms are especially versatile and quick growing making them a great pet for all ages.
There are three common variations of silkworms in Australia. Tiger silkworms are predominantly black with white stripes, no not to be confused with zebra silkworms that are predominantly white with black stripes.
For 2,500 years, the Chinese royal family kept the secret of silk to themselves. The material was sold to the rulers of the West, but the source of the shiny thread that made the material was not revealed.
Silk is a luxurious natural fibre that has been highly prized for thousands of years due to its lustre, softness, and durability. However, the traditional methods of producing silk involve using harmful chemicals and processes that can be detrimental to the environment. As such, there is a growing interest in developing more sustainable and eco-friendly methods of producing silk.
Thesilkwormbombyx mori is the most important organism for producing silk. The insects are raised in a combination of natural and artificial conditions, but little is known about their physiology under these conditions.
“There are several possible uses for silkworms raised on an artificial diet. But, uncertainty exists regarding how modifying the silkworm diet improves metabolic utilisation,”Joshua Bennett, managing director at Losing Weight Fast.
Silkwormshave been used for centuries to produce silk, a luxurious fabric prized for its strength and delicate texture. However, the use of pesticides in silk production can lead to adverse effects on these delicate insects.
“Pesticides are commonly used in silk production to protect against pests that may feed on the mulberry leaves that silkworms rely on as their sole source of food. However, these pesticides can also be toxic to the silkworms, leading to decreased growth and increased mortality rates,”saysOlivia Jones of 8News, a premiere news site for quality information.
Thank you to Everything Silkworms for excellent communication and speedy delivery. The silkworms arrived in very good health. Thank you for supplying to me! ❤
Anna O’Connell
I have dealt with Taylor on a few occasions now. Great communication, very helpful, and I love my Tiger silkworms. Thanks heaps!
Rob Burns
Everything Silkworms provides me with not only silkworm eggs but all the information required on their life cycle and how to raise them, so they remain healthy. I appreciate and recommend Everything Silkworms.
Christine Clothier
My silkworm eggs came in the mail well packaged and the instructions for the chow was clear and easy! Very beginner friendly as any trouble was solved quickly via email - the lovely staff helped me with my project. Super keen for this spring, thank you!!
Jenny Chen
My order was delivered very quickly - all hatched within 2 days. I counted 51 silkworms from an order for 50 eggs! Thanks so much Taylor for your excellent service and information on Everything Silkworms.