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Make brood hatch faster
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:25 pm
by Solenopsisace
Does anyone one know how to make ants hatch faster?i know high humidity and keeping it in a dark space for a while. But is there anything you can give them to speed up the process? I've been experimenting with a few Queens I've even gave them monsters and Redbull. I know it speeds up their metabolism but I'm wondering if it will make them lay eggs and The Brood hatch much faster. Has anyone else experimenting on this subject?
Re: Make brood hatch faster
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:36 pm
by larynx
after the first nanatic, a little cricket leg every week for protein will do the trick. eggs and brood develop a little faster, doing this.
Re: Make brood hatch faster
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:40 pm
by Solenopsisace
Sry i meant for fresh queens just caught.how to make them start the colony quiker than a couple months.
Re: Make brood hatch faster
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:58 pm
by larynx
ohhh,ok. yeah its all up to the queen other than warm temp and highish humidity.
Re: Make brood hatch faster
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 7:42 pm
by AntsDakota
Solenopsisace wrote: ↑Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:25 pm
Does anyone one know how to make ants hatch faster?i know high humidity and keeping it in a dark space for a while. But is there anything you can give them to speed up the process? I've been experimenting with a few Queens I've even gave them monsters and Redbull. I know it speeds up their metabolism but I'm wondering if it will make them lay eggs and The Brood hatch much faster. Has anyone else experimenting on this subject?
Brood develops faster if you add heat, preferably from a reptile heating cable or pad.