Raising Monarchs - Chrysalis Issues (Help The Monarch Butterfly)

If you raise enough Monarchs, you will eventually see a chrysalis that just doesn't look right. Is it unhealthy? Will the adult emerge with problems, or will it take flight without difficulty? In this episode, we examine some potential issues you may encounter with the chrysalis stage. In all cases, I urge that you give the Monarch the chance to surprise you.

If you are new to this series, I highly recommend checking out the "core" of Raising Monarchs, Parts 1 - 5, which shows in detail, how I raise Monarchs from egg to adult, and how you can too with essentially zero cost using household items.

Raising Monarchs Instructional Video Series:
   • Raising Monarchs Part 1 - Finding Eggs (Ho...  

All about OE, what it is, the life cycle, etc.:
"What Are OE Parasites?" -    • Raising Monarchs - What Are OE Parasites? ...  

Testing for OE Parasites:
"OE Parasite Testing" -    • Raising Monarchs - OE Parasite Testing  (H...  

How to bleach treat eggs:
"OE Parasite Prevention" -    • Raising Monarchs - OE Parasite Prevention ...  

How to bleach treat leaves:
"Preventing NPV and Other Infections" -    • Raising Monarchs - Preventing NPV & Other ...  

What experts are saying about when to euthanize Monarchs:
"Should We Euthanize?" -    • Raising Monarchs - Should We Euthanize? (H...