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Okay, but only by popular request. They are now out of hibernation, I know it seems early but they always go in early, normally September time so she has had enough rest. I've kept feeding them this year small amounts to keep the larvae alive. It worked 70 +larvae survived and only 2 workers died. Where as last year almost no larvae survived, but I didn't feed them. I have a good feeling this year, some of the larvae have already pupated too. The queen is still yet to lay, 2 more weeks should see this happen, again based on previous years. Its basically a carbon copy of last year, however I learnt from last years mistakes and have managed to keep many more alive. I have adjusted the nest too so its got more moisture than last year. Once the queen has built up her protein reserves she should lay a hugh batch of eggs.
Great cant wait to see some pictures :) and more updates !
A new diet of fruit flies and the colony is doing very well.
I wish i had ur colony :( Its so great !! Keep it up
Great to hear bugsy! =D>
My Camponotus ligniperdus are eating too fruit flies but the queen hasn't even started to lay eggs.
If they are accepting food then they will feed the queen for about 2 weeks, once her energy is back she will start to lay again. Make sure you provide a constant supply of sugar/honey solution. Feeding your fruit flies sugar solution is also a good idea, my whole colony is situated directly under the heat matt. They must really like it under there, it also makes a massive difference to the speed of their development. I was surprised to wake this morning to find a second major. I've also expanded the nest so they have access to 2 more chambers, think there gonna need them this year.
Nice to hear it.
My ants always have access to honey water, but I haven't seen them drinking it. I will change something in their diet. This evening i will give them more protein tho. Maybe give them meat too?
Update, as you can see many more workers ready to hatch.
Looks like they are doing very well!
The colony is going bigger and bigger.
Keep up the good work.
What a fantastic read, Bugsy you have a superb Colony right there =D> . This article persuaded me to purchase a small colony of Camponotus l igniperdus 1 queen and 10 workers.
I made the mistake of putting a small dead tree stump inside my formicarium. Now my ants have nested inside the dead wood and are quite happy to not come out(annoying since I built them a beautiful Groutlite nest).
Iv decided to allow them to remain in their natural home of choice but am worried about how I'm going to moisten the wooden nest. I put a wet sponge behind the stump in the hope of good moisture levels and have added an aquarium pump to combat possible mould .
Just wondering whether you guys think I should leave them in their own home or add a separate nest to their arena and allow the tree stump to dry out.