ANTSTORE World of Ants

[EGoody05]

I have one queen and 4 workers
She laid 15 eggs and only one has developed to the cocoon stage - I am so disapointed after such a long wait
I will only get one more worker

At this rate it will take a year to get about 10 more workers


Emilia

[ashhad1]

Ya but there probably still in a kind of hibernation state so the growing process will take alot longer. Plus patients is of the essence in ant keeping and I myself go mad about it lol

[EGoody05]

Thanks for the encouragement ashhad

Emilia xxx

[tail__]

Colony development in first few months is always slow. Anyway, don't expect much activity now, in February - but all ant colonies in good condition have "baby boom" in summer.

[SteveUK28]

Yes Goody u have to be patient this time of year.. Within a month she will start her spring boom.. and before you know it ul have 50 workers on ya hands.

[EGoody05]

Wicked - well I shall be patient then ...

Emilia xxx

[miszt]

What species is it?

Camponotus herc have a development of 18-24months from egg to worker, so a year isnt to bad lol

depends on the species how long they take, but 12 months is not unusual for new queens, as the larvae will usually hibernate and then hatch in the spring

keep them well fed, and your colony will grow fairly fast

[mzfckr]

lasius niger, mizst

[JimmyVe]

Don't worry at the end of this summer i'm sure you have plenty of workers to look at.

[miszt]

as jimmy says, dont panic egg to worker for lasius niger is around 12 weeks