How to Start an Ant Colony: A Beginner’s Guide
How to start an ant colony: choose a species, prepare the nest and outworld, feed the colony and know what to expect in the first months.
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Care guides, species stories and practical advice for ant keepers.
Feeding Ant Colonies: What Ants Eat and How Often
What do ants eat? How to feed an ant colony with sugar, protein and seeds, how often to feed and how to avoid mould and waste.
How to Care for a Queen Ant
How to care for a queen ant: founding in a test tube, when to feed, what the queen needs and how long queens live.
New to ant keeping?
The Ant Keeping guide is the best place to begin.