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[futurebird]

I've had this colony as long as the others, but I thought I'd start a journal about them. 

 

Here is an introduction to them:

 

 

 

and here is how much they have grown.

 

[MysticNanitic]

That's remarkable growth in two months.  What protein are you feeding these gals, and how often?

Edited by MysticNanitic, August 13 2021 - 10:13 AM.

[futurebird]

I just realized I put this in the wrong forum... is there a way to move this thread to "journals"?

[Kaelwizard]

I think a mod would have to.

[futurebird]

I hope the mods can move this thread. But I also have an update, some photos of the queen and workers that show off their "fur"









The seemed to be doing well after my vaction.

[AntBoi3030]

You can try reporting a post and asking a mod

[futurebird]

caught her laying an egg.

[TacticalHandleGaming]

Healthy looking brood pile. Looks like they are thriving.

[futurebird]

A whole bunch of workers eclosed today. Look at what I'm calling the "callow club"



I don't know how the queen does it. She is laying every single day. I often catch her in the act.



The callows still seem to get hazed and walked on.

[futurebird]

Sad to report the queen in this colony died this winter during diapause. 

The colony has wound down since then and is no more.  

I'll miss them. 

[Ernteameise]

Oh no!

 

(These are some amazing pictures and videos!)

Edited by Ernteameise, June 18 2023 - 12:58 AM.