Monarch Butterflies Chrysalis as Barter

Monarch Butterflies Chrysalis as Barter for an E-copy of Chicken House Plans

Some of you may have noticed that I mention that I will agree to barter or trade for a copy of my chicken ark plans. The above title is something I saw in my inbox and my interest was instantly piqued. Here is what Ralph wrote me in that email.

During the summer my daughter raises Monarch Butterflies. She sells the chrysalis to friends and I bring them to work to sell to friends that have kids. (Also adults who love to see a bit of nature's magic)

If you or your kids have never seen a Monarch Butterfly hatch, it is just pure magic. For our area the Monarchs generally arrive in early July and that is when my daughter starts to collecting the eggs & caterpillars to raise to the Chrysalis stage. Last year we raised 124 chrysalises.

So, I’ll trade you 5 monarch chrysalis, shipped to you, for an e-copy of your coop plans. I’ll include instructions with the chrysalis. From the time they arrive, they should hatch out in about 8-12 days, Once the Monarch has hatched out and dried off, you can take them out and let them walk around on your hand, These make great Kodak moments with kids.

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I’m attaching some pics to show the process. Once you have enjoyed them for a few hours you can let them go outside on a flower bush. I can’t guarantee that all 5 chrysalis will hatch, but I will guarantee that at least 3 will.

Please take a look at the pics and let me know you would be agreeable to this barter.

My answer? "It's PERFECT! I love the idea..." You may recall reading a blog posting a few months back about creating home based business out of necessity. Here's a prime example of a family who is taking the resources available to them and turning it into a viable product. Kudos!

If you and your family are interested in hatching your own monarch butterflies, why not shoot an email to Ralph and let him know that you want to see pure magic as well!

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