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For anyone wondering, the first attempt didn't produce any nanitics, and the second attempt was bought from a store, and I released them when I mistakenly thought them dead.

Hey! So, I am relatively new to ant keeping - have previously had two unsuccessful goes at keeping Lasius Niger - and have just recently caught a Lasius Niger queen, which is starting to lay eggs. However, I am a bit confused/unsure about when and how to first feed my colony. From a couple of source...

It might just be that your colony is hibernating. If this is so, then I would advise not to put in a heat cable, as it might confuse the ants as to what time of year it is. Just wait until spring, and your queen should start to lay eggs again.