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Ant care guides

Everything you need to raise a healthy colony, from choosing your first queen to her first year of growth. Every ant order also comes with a personalised care sheet for your species.

Which queen should I choose?

What to think about before you pick your first (or next) queen.

Ant farm survival guide

Food, water, environment and air: the four things your ants need.

When do I feed my queen ant?

When to start feeding, what to give and how to offer it.

The first year of an ant colony

From eggs to first workers: what to expect in year one.

10 amazing facts about queen ants

Long lives, mating flights and more surprising queen facts.

FAQs

Quick answers about ordering, feeding, housing and more.

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