We have officially moved onto stage 3 in the life cycle of our butterflies – the cocoons have developed and they are hanging upside down in our nets!
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Isobel – “They’re not wigglin’ anymore!”
Murray – “I can’t see them – they are playing hide and seek.”
Freya – “They are sleeping.”
The caterpillars will stay, snuggled in their cosy new home for up to 2 weeks where they will then emerge as beautiful butterflies – we can’t wait!
We will keep you posted when we have arrived at stage 4!