SteveUK28: Re: New Setup (11. Apr 2009 10:01)

i didnt mean to keep it plugged up.. just while you did the PTFE.. But saying that.. i keep queens in a sealed test tube untill they have first workers, as long as the test tube has water they should be fine. I usualy unplug the end every now and then to recycle the air.. and occasionaly offer a small bug.. or maybe some honey. Usualy this works well for me.. not had problems yet :)

Moiser: Re: New Setup (12. Apr 2009 21:00)

Hey Guys,

I thought I would write a small update as my Queen has started laying eggs. She has laid three so far! :)

Moiser: Re: New Setup (17. Apr 2009 06:14)

Hey Guys!

My queen must of laid around ten eggs now. Things seem to be going very well!

JimmyVe: Re: New Setup (19. Apr 2009 17:17)

Very nice. Hope they hatch into some nice workers. ;) Good luck.

pooball879: Re: New Setup (8. Mai 2009 22:43)

it's possible and you could have not noticed her while looking.

Moiser: Re: New Setup (11. Mai 2009 06:30)

Hey Guys,
I've had my Queen over a month now so I thought I would write a quick update. I have pretty much left her unchecked for the last two weeks. She now has around 9eggs and 3larve :D I'm very pleased.

JimmyVe: Re: New Setup (12. Mai 2009 14:27)

Good for you Moiser. ;) I'm sure the workers will hatch soon (2-4 weeks). Good luck.

Moiser: Re: New Setup (10. Jun 2009 04:13)

Hey guys,

I'm not sure how long it has been but none of the eggs have hatched yet. The queen has laid a new batch of eggs which are growing at a steady pace. The original batch are all in cacoons now which are starting to brown.

It was April the 12th when the first batch of eggs were laid. I was suprised to see that she had laid another batch. The tank is still being held at 25c in the day and 23c in the evening. I'm still changing her water and her food but as far as I know she hasn't eaten yet. I am aware that Camp. Lig's development time is lengthy but is two months too much? I'm not too worried just yet but any advice would be appreciated.

Dave
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SteveUK28: Re: New Setup (10. Jun 2009 08:20)

not at all... they are very slow dude.. when the colony is small it takes some time to get going... mine have a nice little pile of cocoons.. and they been there for a good 2 months too..

Moiser: Re: New Setup (10. Jun 2009 20:17)

Thanks for the heads up Steve, I'll keep you posted.

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