Ricki in Utah writes: I've thought about raising silkworms in my mulberry trees, too, until I heard someone explain it's cruelty to animals.
Ricki, I am in my second season of raising silkworms. I am a handspinner. And I intend to use the silk from them. I would be interested in knowing why it is considered cruelty to animals. I guess when you think about it, any kind of farming could be considered cruelty. If you raise them in the tree, you would likely be feeding the birds. Silkworms are usually raised indoors, as the larvae lack protective coloring and protective behaviors. They have been domesticated for thousands of years, and are said to be unable to live on their own. They are very tiny when they hatch from the egg, and grow at a phenomenal rate. Just my two cents! I'm finding the thread quite amusing! The Jerk- there's another movie we'll have to look for... Margaret in PA On The Wing Mailing Services Presorting and List Hygiene [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://bramblelane.tripod.com/onthewing.html To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
