Horizontal top bar hive

[Chris Luck]

Just curious, has anyone ever known a Queen to get through an excluder?

Oh, and brilliant, well done, I hope they thrive.

Chris

 

[Mike a]

Just curious, has anyone ever known a Queen to get through an excluder?
Chris

Yes, although it was slightly damaged when dropped and opened a slightly wider gap between two bars. Fortunately the swarm was caught and re-hived. Long story short but the little scrub queen was replaced shortly afterwards due to chalk brood issues.

 

[Friar Tuck]

Checked TBH today bees seem very happy coming and going. dose that mean the Q is in the hive ?

 

[Mike a]

Probably yes, but she may not be any good. Only way to be sure is wait 8+ days after you find eggs and check brood cappings then you'll know for sure.

 

[Chris Luck]

She should be good if she has just lead a prime swarm. Reading your post Friar Tuck it appears she may be a Queen in her second year when she should be in her prime.

Chris

 

[Friar Tuck]

I think she is the original Q i brought as a Nuc from Hivemaker last spring. She is very prolific and produces gentle bees. Green paint i think. will do a full hive inspection of all hives on `Friday, remove QE from TBH give them a bit easier access.

 

[Friar Tuck]

Quick update THB going very well 11 bars full now ! i added 2 more this weekend should have took some pics for you but with 1 hand in a cast i would have been difficult. Bees seem to love there TBH and seem very happy bringing nectar like its going out of fashion and bright red pollen to match.

I hoping the cast comes off tomorrow so il get some pic for you at the week end.

FT