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Started By Mathiacus , Jul 15 2014 5:13 PM

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#1 Offline Mathiacus - Posted July 15 2014 - 5:13 PM

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Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image brood chamber is a bit full. There are 5 queens in there.

#2 Offline wook - Posted July 15 2014 - 5:16 PM

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WoW! that's very much like our Formica balcanina / Formica cinerea we have here. That colony have wonderful time i can tell ;)


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#3 Offline Mathiacus - Posted July 15 2014 - 5:20 PM

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I had a rough guess at around 1k adults and probably more in brood. I spoil them rotten.

#4 Offline dermy - Posted July 16 2014 - 5:41 PM

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How big can the colony get in workers?


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#5 Offline Mathiacus - Posted July 17 2014 - 2:42 AM

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I have read around 20k

#6 Offline Mathiacus - Posted July 17 2014 - 2:43 AM

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But with 5 queens.. who knows. Maybe 100k? I will train them, set them loose and rule the world! Mwhaha ;-) I am building them a much larger foraging area for the future.

#7 Offline Crystals - Posted July 17 2014 - 6:32 AM

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At least you shouldn't get bored with a colony of that size.  :D


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#8 Offline Mathiacus - Posted July 17 2014 - 11:24 AM

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I am not sure how I could possibly feed a colony of that size! It would be a full time job finding bugs for them to eat.

#9 Offline Crystals - Posted July 17 2014 - 12:57 PM

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Skim a net along the grass, or check small buildings with open doors, like greenhouses.  They like mealworms, fruit flies, and crickets (and these are easily bought or cultured).


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#10 Offline ParaStatic - Posted July 18 2014 - 3:36 PM

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I have to try that skimming idea.
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#11 Offline Crystals - Posted July 18 2014 - 7:00 PM

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Get those elongated nets that scientists use to prevent the majority of the bugs from getting out.  UFA often carries them in summer.


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#12 Offline ParaStatic - Posted July 18 2014 - 8:00 PM

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I'm sure I could make something real quick with materials used for making tutus. Haha.
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