I gave my ant colony proteins, they raised SUPER ants

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

like this video for soldier ant and for Bob! patreon.com/Homemade_ecoystems for extra bad content

[@raymondj8768]

Hey Dude tell Bob I said Hi your doing a great job I love your videos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joeycincillaoffical]

we love tou

[@SciencewithSadeed]

Do more updates on lasius niger colony

[@YogisBoo]

I think you are awesome. I almost clicked elsewhere the first time I saw one of your videos, but I'm so glad I stayed! You're so funny! Sometimes you say something so unexpected that I can't help myself and I just bust out laughing! Don't ever stop. People WILL find you and love you too! Hang in there!

[@K-popGTTT]

i love bob

[@daveyronknight-gibson8216]

"Yes that ugly thing is the queen" EMOTIONAL DAMAGE

[@shadow_entity_of_nightmare]

Queen ant:Why you bully me

[@Kaitri]

I'd like to mention another legendary fact about bob... bob spelled backwards is still bob. No matter how you turn him bob will always be bob

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

Very true!

[@Cheeseburger084]

Damn

[@MichaelPiz]

Yet bob spelled upside-down is pop. Also, there's no I in either team or bob. And team spelled sideways is meat. Which is protein. Go Bob!

[@Kit_Sun]

Plus, Bob is only🤏 thiiis far from being a boob. 🤨

[@samholdsworth420]

He's also your mother's brother

[@welcometoamerica1579]

While I work retail and barely try like my Co workers I think of Bob and it inspires me to try hard enough so I'm not the first person my manager thinks to fire

[@fuzzy8593]

😂 I have comment jealousy. Excellent comment.

[@garrettjohnson3061]

Facts 😂

[@Weldedhodag]

this is why you try your hardest at the easy but tedious stuff, so the boss can say 'well, no one else likes doing that' and just stick you there more often, if you're at a job you don't like and want to just coast until something better appears.

[@Bloodson22]

I have no idea how it could come to fruition, but the idea of having both you and AntsCanada tell an ecosystem story together would be instant gold for followers of both of you. You two would play off each other so well I think.

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

Yeah would be cool! He has commented on one of my videos before so who knows

[@PrinceWinter2010]

@@HomemadeEcosystems Which one?

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

@@PrinceWinter2010 my most viewed video. The first video about ants on my channel

[@-DM]

​@@HomemadeEcosystems I prefer your videos. His have become too much "wait until you see what happens next" and posing shirtless for thumbnails.

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

@@-DM yeah you are right..... *slowly puts shirt back on*

[@fzzybash5915]

Could it be -maybe- that they are called a "Seed collecting species" because they like to collect Seeds?

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

That is possible

[@mo-s-]

No I think they like to collect seeds because they are a seed collection species

[@jeffreyschoener1613]

It’s probably cause they like to collect seeds cause they’re a seed collecting species

[@littletinygamer2396]

Actually, I think they like to collect seeds because they're a seed collecting species

[@Weldedhodag]

I think they like to species seed because they're a seed species collecting.

[@phillip22722]

The ants will move out of the tube when 2 things happen. 1, the tube gets dirty enough that it is no longer livable. 2, they have a large enough colony to warrant needing more space. The colony isn't large enough right now to move into the nest area and the poop stains is a good thing cause it means the tube is getting nice and dirty. Since they are growing quite fast and already have sub majors they should be moving out at any time.

[@sammyjones8279]

That makes sense. I also tend to get up and move when the poop stains cover too much of my surrounds

[@scottcates]

Overachiever@@sammyjones8279

[@David-zi5wd]

Mine in reverse David divaD

[@cap_b299]

narration is so calm yet funny

[@jackaitken5306]

Dude you deserve so many more subs ive been watching you for 3 hours these videos are amazing

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

Thanks!

[@BleakComposure]

Maybe "Anger Management Cotton" should be my next genius invention? I could sell tons of that stuff around here these days.

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

🤣

[@nuclearpotato6616]

​​@@HomemadeEcosystemshey man your cotton is starting to mold! Sorry that I am late

[@lazyaligator8]

sounds like some kind of ♪rug

[@Cow_Juice]

You are now my favorite crazy ant guy. Lol 😆 Thank you for the vid, your marvelous sense of humor and your delivery. 😁

[@edasmall]

I love these videos, please post more about your ants. Really interesting to see how they go about their daily lives.

[@lacorbeau]

calm down. your videos are getting a bit out of hand with their extreme energy, my dude. you're making me anxious

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

I'm sorry, I'll tone it down in the next one

[@sammyjones8279]

​@@HomemadeEcosystemsyou're just so loud and bombastic, not everyone can handle that kind of energy man

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

@@sammyjones8279 I understand

[@jackfelton9569]

​@@HomemadeEcosystemsI personally love your energy.

[@drewlovely2668]

Thats the joke. ​@@jackfelton9569

[@dallaswoiken7533]

Don't worry Bob we all have family like that. Just keep being ur awsome self.

[@Goblinize]

Love your subject matter, and also your delivery and editing style.

[@skyrimLEGION]

I think mould is growing on the cotton swab. That'll end up killing the ants if you don't replace the swab or they leave the tube.

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

Why do you think that? I'll check it out closely, thanks

[@skyrimLEGION]

@@HomemadeEcosystemsIt could just be me, but the black fuzzy stuff does look like mould. I only recalled this because another channel which also specialises in ant colony stuff lost a colony to it. I could be totally wrong in which case just ignore me but yeah, better safe than sorry.

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

@@skyrimLEGION I checked it and you might be right. I'm not sure too but I'm going to give them a new tube. I'm not risking it. Thanks!

[@VilleZiable]

It is wise to give them an optional clean tube with fresh water. But it is pretty rare to lose a colony to mold, atleast if they have another source for clean water to drink from. Awesome stuff man, keep it up! ❤ You and Bob are inspiring a lot of people already. Bob reminds me of Stalin a little bit. There was nothing he or Bob couldn't do and everyone loved him dearly. Good thing Bob doesn't have gulags, at least for now. 🙊

[@HeinzTomatoKetchup]

This one should have the most likes

[@slice2358]

Your educational content is amazing. I never would have known that seed collecting ants like to collect seeds without you.

[@MichaelPiz]

I'm looking forward to the display cases for the seeds they collect. Can't have a collection without showing it off! Are they carpenter ants so they can build display cases?

[@slice2358]

@@MichaelPiz And then watch them get pissed if anyone cracks open the seeds because they were mint in original packaging and now the resale value is half of what it was before

[@reign9595]

“Babe, wake up! HomemadeEcosystems just uploaded!!!!”

[@lewisgiles8855]

Babe, I gotta get up in TWO hours

[@beez1598]

It’s amazing how good the subtitles are because of your speaking method I love it!

[@Kazdow]

when I clicked, I was hoping to see my favorite character, Bob and I'm pleased to say I was not disappointed

[@babalonkie]

The ant colony was too small for the built nests (They get uncomfortable having small numbers in a large space), so to compensate, they are creating warriors in a small space. I bet when the Majors and numbers grow, they will be straight back to the built nest.

[@TobyRiggs]

Bob for president!❤

[@idkWhatMyNameShouldBeLol]

0:29 did not see that coming lol

[@JimJimmington-e8i]

Your videos are some of the most interesting viewing anywhere.

[@noahse5386]

this is really fascinating and funny at the same time, keep up the good content

[@dinosaurprick512]

a new video from you is a good video and a good day for me

[@OffYourTopic]

Been really loving the ant related content lately, such interesting little bugs.

[@remwastaken]

the "BREAKING NEWS idiot forgets lid" was so funny

[@Letskickitup]

I am at total peace when i watch your videos

[@thejudgmentalcat]

I mean, who hasn't licked a cricket or two at some point? 😂

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

if the likes on the previous video keep going up I'm going to have to do it very soon 😂

[@thejudgmentalcat]

@@HomemadeEcosystems I INSIST 😝🦗🦗🦗

[@LILGOOFIE500]

your videos are allways super interesting! keep making them. also your messor series are very useful as i will be buying one mysellf.

[@Aldehyd23]

Absolutely love your videos and your commentary! Keep up the good work Champ!

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

Thanks!

[@cqbarnieify]

Great commentary. I love your videos.

[@omegahaxors9-11]

I have some ants who live at my place and clean up the tables. I love them, and one day I got a visit from a Major and I have never smiled bigger in my life.

[@baconbirbthegreat]

Very beautiful ants! Looking forward to seeing soilders

[@JonathanSteelant]

these videos about ants are amazing

[@viljam-f2s]

i dont know how but this is more entrataning than playing your favorite game

[@cerisekappes580]

I love your energy and videos!!!

[@Comm3nter0]

YAAY ANOTHER ANT VIDEO, Love your videos 💙

[@fallows4life]

The dry ironic humor and the chil voice 👌

[@InfernoVerse975]

6:04 “Apparently, they cut off all the appendages” *appendages* 💀💀🤨🌚

[@Thatonebeekeepervr]

“These, are the minors processing the seeds.” 😂😂😂

[@caitlincobbett3134]

I don't know how I got here or why ... but I'm now very invested in these ants..

[@mike8877665544332211]

Good seeing your colony is well. Makes me want to get back into the hobby... maybe this years nuptual flights will again bring a queen on my balcony then i will start again.

[@PrinceWinter2010]

You could also order them like homemade ecosystems did.

[@Antymatters]

Your doing a great job :) hopefully have 100s in summer. They've got a lovely setup to grow into 😊

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

Thanks!

[@Zilxxxxxx]

the soldier ants r gonna crawl out and eat ur bed in the middle of the night so u fall

[@Meg_A_Byte]

I'm glad you mentioned the "ant" in the title of this video. Without that and the thumbnail I would be very concerned.

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

🤣

[@HenryDaly-mz1gj]

Hi, love your videos and your humor

[@Bvplaneoffi]

You should put them in a test tube first. After the queen have alot of worker in the test tube then they are ready for a bigger ant farm so they'll feel comfortable

[@loredovainf]

Wow, I love your ANTertainment

[@scottcates]

I don't get it.

[@jahb0708]

@@scottcates"entertainment"="ANT ertainment"

[@UndermindedVendetta]

Amazing 0:12

[@edsprake5273]

Amazing 0:12

[@lookin4cats132]

your account is going far trust me

[@Mister_Suit]

Wow calm down there you sound verry energetic

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

Yeah I know, I need to tone it down

[@Cheeseburger084]

When I first saw the title, it was halfway shown, so I thought that you would feed the queen protein to make her buff or something like that. I'm disappointed. Anyways, All Hail BOB!

[@samkangal8428]

It’s fascinating to see how good Ant states work .

[@Khantune47]

I would enjoy seeing nano bots that could perform colony management in the wild. These ones are interesting.

[@CMZneu]

Great video! Btw you should start getting them used to light, gradually move the tin foil farther back each day... or just remove it completely honestly once they have this many workers the slight stress not being in darkness gives them is negligible, in fact it's way more stressful to expose them to light each time you check on them than just keeping them in light. Personally I only cover new queens that i am unfamiliar how stress tolerant they are, most species I keep them in the light from day one.

[@blueturtle-vb7jd]

I wasn't ANTicipating you feeding them cricket jam! 🐢

[@Mayo-Lord]

7:22 Me when I season cast iron w/ a paper towel and a drop of oil.

[@Eyes_ea-1]

2:48 got they heads ripped off😂

[@gugaxd8568]

Sup bro, the workers go from Minors, Medias, Majors and then soldiers! The majors aren't soldiers, soldiers are a copy of the queen and also have occeli, which are the little 3 extra eyes on their head. Messor dont have soldiers! ❤

[@TheEvilGreebo]

What do you call a cricket with no antennae and no legs floating in the river? Bob. I'll be here all week.

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

🤣

[@lazarusgrey4866]

A great video to start my day ☕️🌞 with a laugh. My thanks to you and Bob.

[@AntLover14]

They moved to the tube because the nests are way too big for them and they need to grow first, it can be slow at the beggining, but after about 50 workers they should start to explode in size and the queen should lay dozens of eggs per week, but that can also depend on the conditions and how productive the queen is. From the beggining they eat mostly seeds, later they can eat other stuff like roaches, mealworms, crickets. They are sensitive to light and will run around like idiots. They are easy to keep, so good luck with them. And nice video im giving you 👍😂

[@geologyjoerocks]

Well, ant you special?

[@FriendlyKat]

Bob is our hero. We love Bob. Also why not lightly remove them from the tube so they’re forced to use the other nest areas? They seem to not want to leave that tube.

[@erichtomanek4739]

In Bob we Trust.

[@Noobplayz2509]

“Breaking news! Idiot forgets lid!” Perfect timiNg

[@DiggittyDave]

I'm genuinely curious why the ants haven't left the tube. Is the colony too small? Is it a lack if predators? Are they more stupid than I've given them credit for? Does anyone know a biologist that could help with an answer?

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

The colony is indeed a bit too small

[@DiggittyDave]

Ah, much like my... eggplant.

[@Mrs.moestuin]

they will move into the new nest when they are with enough

[@jimio2900]

in order to convince me thou shall yee need to talk like an A.I.

[@SOMEONE-hv3xc]

give them a dead worm or a spider carcass bc they're easier to 'open' and full of juicy stuff inside the spider's backside. Don't ask me why, they just have a thing yk

[@potatomomo2]

next video I AM GOING TO GIVE MY ANT QUEEN SOME STERIODS

[@kawusplays9507]

i LOVE ants please make more videos and get MORE ANTS 🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

[@Faith_Chi]

Watch out! There's a colony of ants on the monitor!

[@Faith_Chi]

🐜

[@Malicedagrey]

ants aren’t even my thing, but i will watch every video u ever post! they make my day🫶🏻

[@ne0n1880]

but why do they collect seeds?

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

They process them and make some kind of "ant bread" for food. So by collecting these seed they always have a food reserve 😁

[@ne0n1880]

Ant bakery? @@HomemadeEcosystems

[@MichaelPiz]

Ants need a hobby just like we do.

[@NolanDorlack]

It was so funny when you forgot about the lid 💀

[@a.s.3904]

Of all the ants in the colony...Bob is the best and my favorite ant. Just don't ask me to ID Bob in the colony... because my manager is calling. That's why. Yeah, let's go with that.

[@1man1year150]

We makin it out the tank with this one boys! 🐜🐜🐜

[@martindunstan8043]

Great work👍Bob is a legend🐜😎

[@cat_goes_meow139]

yay! love the ant vids!

[@QueenCaitiePie]

Thank you. I now have 4 Queen Ants. I am a Crazy Cat Lady. But I guess I’m also now a Crazy Ant Lady as I have as many Queen Ants as I do Cats now!

[@Pliskin88]

The ant master makes another banger video

[@cl0271]

Me when he revealed the major: *BIG BUFF BOI!!*

[@uzipewpewpew7843]

love this channel

[@UnderASwiftSunrise]

I bet if you put moss in the nesting area, those ants will move in. Because once you have moss, something-something-something...

[@bio241]

As another random person on the internet i can 100% confirm that soldier ants look exactly like that.

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

Thank you for the confirmation

[@mdwadud377]

This video make me sleepy 💤

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

Yeah its boring

[@71janas]

We all love Bob👍

[@sethbacon7490]

Great work Bob

[@Masterhill44]

The antsy joke got me

[@Faster-u2w]

That part got me rolling 1:19

[@mustaphaibrahim3345]

Nice to see this incredible specie creating their own domain in these containers. I wonder how is the first ant colony doing now 😊

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

They are hibernating right now

[@mustaphaibrahim3345]

@@HomemadeEcosystems so what makes the difference between this colony and the first one?

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

@@mustaphaibrahim3345 this colony is messor angularis which live in Kenia, they don't have winters so they don't hibernate. The first colony is native to where I live with cold winters so they hibernate when temperatures get colder

[@mustaphaibrahim3345]

@@HomemadeEcosystems wow, that's an info I never knew before, much appreciated 🙏

[@FuriosoDrummer]

"Became" a crazy ant guy, suuuuure.

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

🤣

[@Cerb84]

I watch for the commentary only lol

[@fuzzy8593]

Bob is about to put on heavy eye liner and listen to emo metal. Poor Bob, The betrayal…

[@claydillard6811]

That is indeed, amazing

[@1793gamer]

You forgot to mention its a seed collecting species

[@HomemadeEcosystems]

I'm sorry

[@Carol-de1hr]

Your so funny, I really like your comments lol

[@theanimationchannel2736]

⬇ THUMBS UP FOR BOB