I was thinking about starting to build custom wooden nests for my ants out of old firewood that I found the other day, when building a custom wood nest, what tools should I use to get deep enough to carve the chambers, and how/ with what should I finish it so it won't rot, but is still safe for the ants?
Wood nests are not the best for many reasons like how it is very prone to mold growth and hydration problem, you can treat the wood but it will not be ideal for them. also what species are you planning to put in the nest?
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Currently keeping:
1x Formica subsericea, (used to be polygynous) 15+ workers with 4 pupa (Idk why they still have)
1x Lasius umbratus, (Workers accepted) 5+ workers with host brood
1x Ponera pennsylvanica, just queen
As you watch your ants march, remember: every journey begins with a single step (or queen)-not just towards you, but towards a future woven by diligence and shared dreams - Me
(I lost braincells just to make this quote)