Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: clumsy monarchs, problems hatching, 1 by konkreteblond

konkreteblond wrote:
Monarchs form their chrysalis hanging down unless all they are left with is something on the side. I've only had a few do this. I have a box that I use and last year over 40 used the top of it. They just crawled next to each other and the next chrysalis. I didn't have any that did it on the side. They do look like they are having a hard time holding on to let their wings dry, but if they are still they usually have no problem. I have had some manage to crawl over to different areas, but usually all stay where they eclose. Is the top of your hatchery made of something they could grab on to if they tried? I still don't know why they would try to do that, since I've never seen that behavior. I'm sorry this happening. It is sad to see them die or be born deformed. Hopefully your next try will be successful!

Here is a picture that shows you how mine all clung to the top.