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[Kwitzats]

OK I have this Camponotus queen from a small but established colony and I didn't catch very many workers nor thought about older brood. The workers I got all died and now she has a pile of eggs but doesn't do much and doesn't seem to be collecting them. Apart from finding a hopefully same species nest to worker boost, is there anything I can do?

[Kwitzats]

should i feed her? She has started to become more active and explores the outworld at night and has gathered up a few eggs but still has others scattered all about.

Edited by Kwitzats, May 16 2016 - 6:12 PM.

[Tpro4]

yes you should, but i suggest dead insects for protein or honey as a sugar source

[Kwitzats]

also one of the dead workers sprouted fungus but i can't get it out,

[Tpro4]

you definitely need to get that worker out asap

[Kwitzats]

it is nie impossible. it is a container grout setup. maybe that is was why the workers died and she may be doomed but she seems ok so far, she was lethargic for a few days.

[Kwitzats]

Well she is doing well, feeding on honey water and fruit juices. She is way more active now. I tried to brood boost with some sansabeanus and a minor worker. She tries to steal the brood sometimes and has eaten a few but those two steer clear of one another. She is not laying anymore so i don't know what else to try. Any suggestions?