Stephibee
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Yes, I could only see eggs in one but it contained 3.Are there multiple eggs in the queen cups?
Yes, I could only see eggs in one but it contained 3.Are there multiple eggs in the queen cups?
That's what I fearWith multiple eggs in the queen cups I would say LW.
The bees currentky cover around 3 frames.
The swarm was huge so I was (at the time of collecting, now I'm questioning myself) quite sure that it was a prime.
A mated queen will be laying withing a few days. If you are unsure, you can always pop in a frame of brood (inc eggs and young larvae) after a week or so and see what happens. The brood will inhibit laying workers if there is no queen and will indicate whether there is a queen present or not.That's what I fear
Those are laying workers and the queen cells are dud.Update: Went in today and a lot of drone comb but what appears to be some capped workers? Almost all the eggs are now singlular, the occasional duo could still be found. 1 supercedure cell and 1 playcup/beginning of a second supercedure cell.
My plan is to leave them with ample sugar syrup and see if they can successfully requeen but if possible, I have a couple of questions.
Does anyone know why they are laying so much drone?
Was the mating flight unsuccessful?
Is what I'm assuming capped workers, actually that?
Thank you in advance for any helpful responses I attached photos.
colony is doomed, shake them out.Those are laying workers and the queen cells are dud.
It just appears 'flat' because the bees have raised the comb to accommodate the larger larvae. If you get a whole frame of drone brood (which sometimes happens with a DLQ) on first appearances it just looks like a frame of worker broodTerrible news Thanks everyone.
I'll try and merge them with one of my other hives.
Does anyone know why some of the brood comb is flat? Just wondering out of interest.
Only if you have a big strong colony. Even then there’s a chance it won’t work.Terrible news Thanks everyone.
I'll try and merge them with one of my other hives.
Does anyone know why some of the brood comb is flat? Just wondering out of interest.
far safer to shake them out in front of the other hivesOnly if you have a big strong colony. Even then there’s a chance it won’t work.
What happens if it doesn't work? Do they split back off, or will they kill the other hives queen?Only if you have a big strong colony. Even then there’s a chance it won’t work.
they will kill the queenWhat happens if it doesn't work? Do they split back off, or will they kill the other hives queen?
And be mindful where they are in the apiary before you shake them out. Likely most will head for the hive nearest where they were. If that’s a nuc it might be overwhelmed.What happens if it doesn't work? Do they split back off, or will they kill the other hives queen?
I've just had exactly the same thing with a swarm rescued from a hedge, first inspection found laying workers caught in the act! There were 8 or so on this frame, all sitting around up to their armpits as if they were in the hot tub at a spa day. Some of the eggs, as with yours, beautifully laid as single eggs in the bottom of the cellUpdate: Went in today and a lot of drone comb but what appears to be some capped workers? Almost all the eggs are now singlular, the occasional duo could still be found. 1 supercedure cell and 1 playcup/beginning of a second supercedure cell.
My plan is to leave them with ample sugar syrup and see if they can successfully requeen but if possible, I have a couple of questions.
Does anyone know why they are laying so much drone?
Was the mating flight unsuccessful?
Is what I'm assuming capped workers, actually that?
Thank you in advance for any helpful responses I attached photos.
I've just had exactly the same thing with a swarm recurred from a hedge, first inspection found laying workers caught in the act! There were 8 or so on this frame, all sitting around up to their armpits as if they were in the hot tub at a spa day. Some of the eggs, as with yours, beautifully laid as single eggs in the bottom of the cell
That's a great photo ...and you can clearly see where there are at least a couple of eggs in some cells ... what camera did you use to get that good a photo ?I've just had exactly the same thing with a swarm rescued from a hedge, first inspection found laying workers caught in the act! There were 8 or so on this frame, all sitting around up to their armpits as if they were in the hot tub at a spa day. Some of the eggs, as with yours, beautifully laid as single eggs in the bottom of the cell
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