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wanted: white mulberry leaves for wildlife rehab center

10 years ago

Someone donated some silkworm eggs but we need White Mulberry Leaves for feeding the worms. The California WIldlife Center is a 501c3 that rehabs injured and orphaned wildlife. Right now it is baby season and we are feeding over 100 baby songbirds (a VERY wide variety) they are looking forward to the addition of silkworms to their diet. I can pick up in the Los Angeles area. If you can contribute we can give you a letter for a tax write off

Thank you!!

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ms_minnamouse
10 years ago
I have tons of these but would have to ship. I could fill a box for you. You might be able to make a silkworm chow with flour, dried powdered mulberry leaves, agar and a preservative and then reconstitute with water.

Silkworms will sometimes accept carrots for a short time if you run out of mulberry.
Madena
Original Author
10 years ago
Where are you?? USPS Priority has zoned rated boxes that aren't too expensive. If you could ship it would be greatly appreciated... I can't seem to locate any here... even though two cities near here were founded on the silkworm business.
Attn Madena Bennett
California Wildlife Center
26026 Piuma Rd
Calabasas CA 91302

Thank you so much!
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