I had a thought – an experimentation task if you will - near the end of last ant season and have spent the better part of my hobby time over the past few months perusing all that google, and public literature had to offer on the subject.
As such I now know there are varied and fervent opinions on the controversial subject of “liquid protein”. I’d love to hear the anecdotal evidence from you the myrmecological hobbyist about what you’ve tried, how you’ve failed – or succeeded, with which species.
A discussion on feeding ants protein in liquid form
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Re: A discussion on feeding ants protein in liquid form
I've had a colony of Lasius Niger for around 6 months now, and I knew from the beginning I WASN'T going to feed them bugs. So I've fed them protein syrup and they're doing great.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
Keeping one colony of Lasius Niger
Ants are creatures of little strength,
yet they store up their food in the summer;
Proverbs 30:25
Ants are creatures of little strength,
yet they store up their food in the summer;
Proverbs 30:25
Re: A discussion on feeding ants protein in liquid form
Commercial protein syrup or something homemade?
If commercial can you share brand and store.
If commercial can you share brand and store.
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Re: A discussion on feeding ants protein in liquid form
I purchased it from Anthouse: https://www.anthouse.es/en/comida-para-hormigas/224-10ml-protein-syrup-for-queens-and-young-colonies-food-anthouse.html
It's from Spain though, but mine only took around a week.
It's from Spain though, but mine only took around a week.
Keeping one colony of Lasius Niger
Ants are creatures of little strength,
yet they store up their food in the summer;
Proverbs 30:25
Ants are creatures of little strength,
yet they store up their food in the summer;
Proverbs 30:25
Re: A discussion on feeding ants protein in liquid form
Thank you! I'll have to look into it.
You know I thought given how contentious and controversial other threads on this have gotten, I was expecting a more numerous response.
You know I thought given how contentious and controversial other threads on this have gotten, I was expecting a more numerous response.
Re: A discussion on feeding ants protein in liquid form
I mean technically most ants do eat mainly liquid protein in the form of hemolymph (insect-blood). some stages of larvae are able to digest solids but most ants live off of liquids.
Some of My Informative Sheets
https://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=19099
Includes :
https://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=19099
Includes :
- Ant Care Sheets
Queen Hunting
How To Identify Ants
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