If you’re trying to figure out how to raise Monarch butterfly caterpillars at home, you’re in the right place! Our family has many years of experience successfully raising Monarch butterflies and this guide will help you do the same!
This is a very detailed guide intended to help you successfully raise Monarch butterflies at home while answering every relevant question you might have about the process. Hopefully, we answer any general questions you might have about the majestic Monarch butterfly as well.
The guide is broken into four sections:
- Part I. Context: the charismatic Monarch butterfly & why they matter
- Part II. Why raise Monarch butterflies?
- Part III. How to raise Monarch butterflies in your home: a step-by-step guide
- Part IV. Monarch butterfly FAQs
We highly recommend you read this article in its entirety before attempting to raise Monarch butterflies in your home.
A gorgeous male Monarch butterfly foraging a patch of zinnias above our ducks. How can you tell this is a male Monarch just from looking at it? Keep reading to find out!
