Eva
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Post by Eva on Sept 28, 2013 13:21:52 GMT
My ant have just died
I can't make my mind up, buy new ants now (5th- 15th October) and hibernate them in November or in December
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would it be better if I would just buy them in Spring and avoid hibernation?
EDIT: I have forgotten to mention that I would like to keep them in soil based formicarium
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Post by Wood~Ant on Sept 28, 2013 13:30:35 GMT
There is still time to start with a new colony as you don't need to hibernate them until the middle of November.
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Post by Eva on Sept 28, 2013 13:53:13 GMT
That's great
Thank you
I wasn't sure about exact times when I should hibernate them.
Ants in my gardens already seem to slow down
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Post by Wood~Ant on Sept 28, 2013 16:04:02 GMT
That's great Thank you I wasn't sure about exact times when I should hibernate them. Ants in my gardens already seem to slow down Don't forget that the nights are getting much colder in the UK and days are also autumnal, meaning that the wild ants outside will prepare that bit earlier for hibernation than ants kept indoors. |
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Post by Eva on Sept 28, 2013 16:30:56 GMT
ohh alright
I forgot to take that into account
would they survive in shed in winter? I don't have a clue if temperature there gets below 0*C
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Post by Wood~Ant on Sept 28, 2013 17:35:21 GMT
Depends on how good the shed is, as an old shed will get colder than a new one. Most guys who keep ants outside in a shed use an old blanket or cardboard to insulate the set up; but I keep all my ants in a cool room over winter just in case they might freeze in our old shed.
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Post by sbeone on Oct 10, 2013 9:36:25 GMT
I recently purchased a l. Niger queen with 0 brood, do you have to hibernate your Colony over winter? What happens if you keep them warm?
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Post by Wood~Ant on Oct 10, 2013 9:56:53 GMT
I recently purchased a l. Niger queen with 0 brood, do you have to hibernate your Colony over winter? What happens if you keep them warm? If she has no brood it is unlikely she will lay eggs this late on in the year. Give her another month and if she is still without any brood then you can hibernate her. |
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Post by sbeone on Oct 10, 2013 11:50:20 GMT
I recently purchased a l. Niger queen with 0 brood, do you have to hibernate your Colony over winter? What happens if you keep them warm? If she has no brood it is unlikely she will lay eggs this late on in the year. Give her another month and if she is still without any brood then you can hibernate her. Is there a guide about ways to look after queens over the winter? |
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