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I Think this is the way I'll go, I'm reluctant to accept defeat/give them away. Might this be a reasonable plan? There are 2 fairly full supers on but I might try closing them in tonight and strapping up the hive before moving it. I'll leave a new brood box on the original stand and let the...

I didn't realise that this was an option. Would they still be problematic in another hive or would they be likely to settle down?

They were pissed off before they were queenless, they had queen cells until yesterday.... that's not to dismiss your observation

If I could bump this thread, I've a similar problem with a large colony. They were so bad yesterday that they followed me for a good half hour after the inspection. I dispatched the queen a week ago and went in yesterday to knock down queen cells. I had planned to take advantage of their...

Having thunk on it it would be more of an abscond than a swarm if they did leave?; or not

Hello, I wonder if it's appropriate for a new member and beginner to start a thread, ask a daft question or even attempt to raise queens in the first place...so apologies in advance Anyhow, a while ago I set up a queenless colony...6 frame nuc packed with bees, sealed brood, plenty of food etc...