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I fed them some honey and a fruit fly. Although, it seems that the worker just sits around while the queens do all the work. 
There are 9 more on the way, along with countless eggs and larvae.
The first worker is very active, while the new worker is still mostly still, yet could still run around if needed, like the first worker used to be.wow great idea hope to see what happensAntsDakota wrote: ↑Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:24 pmI checked them early to put some root aphids in their test tube (I'll be putting fresh roots in weekly) and found a second worker!
I planted a little bush in an old cake container and punched a hole in the side. I then took the main root and stuck it through the hole and into the test tube.antnest8 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:39 pmwow great idea hope to see what happensAntsDakota wrote: ↑Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:24 pmI checked them early to put some root aphids in their test tube (I'll be putting fresh roots in weekly) and found a second worker!
Do I have to feed the ants now that they have their own aphid farm? I heard that Lasius flavus rarely come to the surface to forage and live off the aphid's honeydew.antnest8 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:39 pmwow great idea hope to see what happensAntsDakota wrote: ↑Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:24 pmI checked them early to put some root aphids in their test tube (I'll be putting fresh roots in weekly) and found a second worker!
Still supply the colony with protien just try placing it nearer the nest entrance for formicariams. They still do take classic foraging foods (so long as the item isn't too big).AntsDakota wrote: ↑Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:41 pmDo I have to feed the ants now that they have their own aphid farm? I heard that Lasius flavus rarely come to the surface to forage and live off the aphid's honeydew.antnest8 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:39 pmwow great idea hope to see what happensAntsDakota wrote: ↑Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:24 pmI checked them early to put some root aphids in their test tube (I'll be putting fresh roots in weekly) and found a second worker!
I will try to find them another queen during nuptial flight in a month or so. (and this time I will only give them one!) Are all the queens dead?! This is why I never risk it.AntsDakota wrote: ↑Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:22 pmThe queens killed each other.