how many times should I feed the butterflys a day

I received five health caterpillars which morphed into five live butterflys. Three of my butterflys emerged a week after I put the cocoons into the butterfly garden and two followed about twelve hours later. I immediately put in fresh flowers from the yard and squirted the sugar water onto the flowers. I did this again about 12 hrs. later. The next morning I refreshed the flowers and repeated as the day before. The butterflys grew rapidly and because of an incoming storm and cooler weather, I released after 2 and 1/2 days. The butterflys immediately flew out of site. Butterflys migrate at very high attitudes so I am sure they are now enjoying a pina colata in warmer climes. This was a very rewarding experience for four generations of my family. I hope this helps.

are butterflies separate purchase?

Can i purchase a gift certificate to pay for the caterpillar to send with the kit?

Dead or alive? Received my caterpillars, but they aren't moving.They are just sitting on the side of the cup in silk. They don't fall off when I gently turn the cup. Are they supposed to be active? ** Update. They don't move a lot, but all 5 of my caterpillars turned into beautiful butterflies!

Ours did show up dead. It was not the sellers fault, it was just too hot when we ordered them and the little guys could not handle the heat. Be aware of this. We had to wait months to reorder them. We just got them 5 days ago safe and sound.

What is the size of the habitat included with this kit?

approximately 12" diameter and a height of 2 ft.best thing is that the habitat is collapsible for storage and re-use!

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Insect Lore Raise and Release Butterfly Garden Kit – Caterpillar Habitat with redeemable Voucher – STEM-accredited Butterfly Growing Kit for Kids, Classrooms, and Homeschool Learning

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📏12-inch tall reusable habitat

📒STEM journal for daily observations

🦋5 live caterpillars to butterflies

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Description

🦋 Unlock Nature’s Magic: Raise, Learn, and Release Your Own Butterfly Colony!

COMPLETE HANDS ON KIT - Includes habitat, feeder, pipette, STEM journal, and voucher for 5 live caterpillars—everything you need to raise butterflies at home or school.
ECO FRIENDLY REUSABLE - Durable nylon habitat and Chrys-A-Lid log support multiple butterfly cycles, making this a sustainable educational investment.
TRUSTED QUALITY ORIGIN - From the original caterpillar-to-butterfly pioneers, with live caterpillars raised in sunny California for guaranteed authenticity.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING JOURNAL - Document growth, complete activities, and deepen understanding with a STEM-accredited butterfly journal designed for young scientists.
TRANSFORMATIVE STEM EXPERIENCE - Engage with a 3-week immersive butterfly metamorphosis journey that sparks curiosity and scientific thinking.

The Insect Lore Raise and Release Butterfly Garden Kit offers a STEM-accredited, hands-on educational experience for kids 4 and up. It includes a 12-inch reusable habitat, a voucher redeemable for 5 live Painted Lady caterpillars, a pipette, a butterfly feeder, and a STEM journal to document the full metamorphosis cycle. Perfect for classrooms and homeschoolers, this kit fosters curiosity, patience, and a love of nature through a 3-week immersive project backed by over 50 years of trusted expertise.

Specifications

ASIN	B00000ISC5
Age Range Description	4+
Best Sellers Rank	#1,442 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3 in Habitat Science Kits #10 in Educational Science Kits
Brand Name	Insect Lore
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (23,599)
Educational Objective	STEM
Global Trade Identification Number	00349361023748, 00735569010107
Included Components	Mesh habitat, voucher for caterpillars, pipette, Caterpillars to Butterflies Instruction Guide
Item Dimensions	10 x 10 x 12 inches
Item Type Name	Habitat Kit
Item Weight	27.22 g
Language	English, English
Manufacturer	Insect Lore
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	180
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	48
Manufacturer Part Number	1010
Manufacturer Warranty Description	No Warranty
Material Type	Nylon
Model Number	1010
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Set Name	Butterfly Garden Kit
Size	11.5 inch
Theme	STEM
UPC	735569010107
Unit Count	1 Count

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