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Can I introduce this new queen to a already 4 queen setup?


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#1 Offline Crazycow - Posted May 7 2021 - 11:18 AM

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I have a test tube setup with 4 queens atm and they have started laying eggs and getting comfortable but i just found a 5th queen of the same species so am i able to add her with them or should i just give her a different setup by herself?



#2 Offline Chickalo - Posted May 7 2021 - 11:29 AM

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Depends on the species.  Usually, if they don't have workers, you should be good.


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#3 Offline Crazycow - Posted May 7 2021 - 11:38 AM

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Depends on the species.  Usually, if they don't have workers, you should be good.

its a M. Rubra and yeah they only have eggs



#4 Offline Chickalo - Posted May 7 2021 - 11:51 AM

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Depends on the species.  Usually, if they don't have workers, you should be good.

its a M. Rubra and yeah they only have eggs

 

I think they should be fine, pretty sure Myrmica rubra is a highly polygynous species, so I wouldn't be surprised if they welcome her with open arms- er, open antennae 


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#5 Offline Crazycow - Posted May 7 2021 - 11:54 AM

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Depends on the species.  Usually, if they don't have workers, you should be good.

its a M. Rubra and yeah they only have eggs

 

I think they should be fine, pretty sure Myrmica rubra is a highly polygynous species, so I wouldn't be surprised if they welcome her with open arms- er, open antennae 

 

you were right! i put her in there and they all ran up and greeted her like a old friend almost. 


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