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Long recognized as the complete source for raising butterflies on a commercial level. Provides several methods for raising and has incredible amount of information not only on the best livestock and hostplant raising but starting up and operating a commercial butterfly farm.
Gives detailed instructions, photos, drawings and production spreadsheets for two different raising techniques for a smaller output and a higher volume output butterfly farm.
Hand-pairing butterflies is the best way to manage and control butterfly breeding, enabling the commercial breeder or enthusiast to ensure healthy stock from known adults just when you need it. In this video demonstration, butterfly expert Nigel Venters demonstrates just how easy it is to hand-pair Swallowtail butterflies. Nigel's method works equally well with other species, including Monarchs, Mourning Cloaks, etc..
Our growing library of articles, covering Butterfly Species; Cages, Exhibits, Shipping & Releasing; Equipment & Safety; Butterfly Breeding; Butterfly Plants & Food; and more!

Need advice on setting up a butterfly farm, display house or exhibit? If you need basic "how do I do that?" help, or are in urgent need of expert consultancy to solve a larger or more pressing problem, why not give Nigel a call?
A discussion forum hosted by butterfly expert and enthusiast Nigel Venters. A place where all are welcome to come and discuss breeding BUTTERFLIES from all around the World! Experts, beginners and hobbyists, are all welcome. All species, all regions FROM AROUND our planet...
The Butterfly Boutique offer special workshops for butterfly breeders and enthusiasts from around the world.


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