Raising Monarchs - Fallen J-Hanger (Help The Monarch Butterfly)

When caterpillars choose a location to form the chrysalis, some things can go wrong. Past episodes have shown how to relocate a J-hanging caterpillar, or even re-hang a fallen chrysalis. But what if the J-hanging caterpillar should fall before forming a chrysalis? What then? Is it an issue that needs to be dealt with, and what are some options? This was a "chance occurrence" episode, so to speak, filmed on the spot having found myself in this exact situation. Spoiler: All worked well, and he's already been released as a healthy, migrating adult!

Mentioned in this episode:
Chrysalis Repair -    • Raising Monarchs - Chrysalis Repair (...  
Eclose Without Hanging -    • Raising Monarchs - Eclose Without Han...  
Side J-Hang Relocation -    • Raising Monarchs - Side J-Hang Reloca...  

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Raising Monarchs Instructional Video Series Parts 1 - 5:
   • Raising Monarchs Part 1 - Finding Egg...  

Milkweed Instructional Video Series Parts 1 - 4:
   • Planting Milkweed Part 1 - Collecting...  

I have different uses for milkweed. Some are for caterpillar food. Some for seeds. This is some food for thought if you're getting into this long term.
"Milkweed Categories" -    • Raising Monarchs - Milkweed Categorie...  

Quick Tip for getting seedlings started:
"TP Core Sprouts" -    • Raising Monarchs - TP Core Sprouts (P...  

Sanitation instruction:
"Sanitation" -    • Raising Monarchs - Sanitation (Help T...  

Risks of overcrowding and tips to avoid it:
"Overcrowding" -    • Raising Monarchs - Overcrowding (Help...  

Outdoor rearing example:
"Outdoor Rearing" -    • Raising Monarchs - Outdoor Rearing (H...  

Discussion of the outdoor rearing University of Chicago study:
"Captive Rearing And Migration" -    • Raising Monarchs - Captive Rearing An...  

Issues that can occur with the chrysalis:
"Chrysalis Issues" -    • Raising Monarchs - Chrysalis Issues (...  

How to bleach treat eggs:
"OE Parasite Prevention" -    • Raising Monarchs - OE Parasite Preven...  

How to bleach treat leaves:
"Preventing NPV and Other Infections" -    • Raising Monarchs - Preventing NPV & O...  

How to make a proper honey/water solution and feed adult Monarchs (or any butterfly):
"How To Feed Adults" -    • Raising Monarchs - How To Feed Adults...  

Options for when an adult can not successfully fly:
"When Adults Can't Fly" -    • Raising Monarchs - When Adults Can't ...  

What the experts have to say about OE Parasites and when to euthanize:
"Should We Euthanize?" -    • Raising Monarchs - Should We Euthaniz...  

Discussion on the life cycle of OE Parasites and how they affect the Monarch Butterflies:
"What Are OE Parasites?" -    • Raising Monarchs - What Are OE Parasi...