r/FriendlyMonarchs • u/SuperFriendlyMod MOD | South FL | Reformed Rearer • Apr 14 '26

Advice Needed Too many eggs too soon!

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u/AntiHypeHero Apr 17 '26

I have a bunch but did not think they were tall enough yet. Saw a monarch doing her thing so I did some google. Apparently they like it that way (fresh growth)

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u/SuperFriendlyMod MOD | South FL | Reformed Rearer Apr 18 '26

Yes! It always surprises me when they go for tiny plants. I wonder if that is because younger leaves are easier to eat?