Queen feeding
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Queen feeding
Hi guys. I caught 3 lasius niger queens in the end/middle of august, and i wonder if i should feed them. Theyre still in their test tube setups, and none of them have gotten their nanitics. All of them have well developed larvae, so should i feed them lika a tiny bit of honey or something else, or should I wait? I caught them 9,5 weeks ago.
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Re: Queen feeding
It is really up to you and your opinions but many antkeepers do not feed their queens during founding because naturehas given them all they need to survive and also feeding could disturb them and make them eat their eggs so i wound not but if their gaster looks small then I it probably fine but like I said its up to you.
A prenolepis imparis colony with repletes and a big queen also 10 chickens and 1 annoying brother.
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Re: Queen feeding
Okay tnks
Re: Queen feeding
Lasius Niger almost always waits until spring to start colonies. The queens may lay eggs and brood will develop, but it will slow and stop during hibernation.
Although not necessary, it is common for ant-keepers to feed a tiny drop of honey or other sugary substance to L. Niger colonies
Although not necessary, it is common for ant-keepers to feed a tiny drop of honey or other sugary substance to L. Niger colonies
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Re: Queen feeding
Thank you, i didnt know that. How cold should it be for them to hibernate?
Re: Queen feeding
If you can provide it, somewhere around 50 degrees Fahrenheit 10 c as this is the average temperature of the soil 4 feet underground. If not, don't sweat. Do your best, but not everyone has a free mini-fridge available just for their antsantkeeper77 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 28, 2021 4:33 amThank you, i didnt know that. How cold should it be for them to hibernate?
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