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[Jonathan5608]

Was walking around my backyard when I notice a relatively large paper wasp chewing on some wood from my old chicken coop. I wondered if it was a queen so I followed it back to its best. Sure enough it was a lone queen just starting off her colony. I basically lightly modified a critter keeper so I hope that suites her. Removing her from outside felt especially daunting. Though it was rather simple once done. I hope for good things from this colony.

Edited by Jonathan5608, May 12 2023 - 3:48 AM.

[Flu1d]

I wanna start a paper wasp colony so badly. I am VERY excited to see this journal.

[Jonathan5608]

Update. Nothing has changed much I added a water dish and a cup of honey plus additional wood. I’ve seen a bit of construction since she’s been in there but not as much as I would like.

[ANTdrew]

Wasp keeping doesn’t really seem like a good idea to me.

[Flu1d]

Wasp keeping doesn’t really seem like a good idea to me.

I have seen it work out quite well for some. I plan on trying my hand at it eventually.

[Jonathan5608]

Canceled. Released the female. She didn’t seem to settle in properly

Edited by Jonathan5608, May 22 2023 - 5:46 PM.

[mbullock42086]

they need heat, and strong full spectrum light and excellent ventilation.  for wasps a screen cage really is required, and it should be fairly large enough for them to fly around- they also like to drop from their nest to fly, so giving them more heigh makes them happier

giving them things to forage through like loose grass or something helps.  its their nature to dive into grass for caterpillars, they will go right down to the thatch.