mated queen wanted

[rippa700]

I am new to the forum. Just opened my hive to find my queen is a drone layer. The colony is strong. Does anyone know if it's possible to get a mated queen (possibly last years) so early in the season? Please....

 

[Poly Hive]

Sorry to say Rippa, very unlikely.

"My Hive"? Have you but the one? If not then unite with newspaper to a Queenright one.

Ph

 

[rippa700]

IO do have but one - just started last spring and was so pleased to see them buzzing hapily last week, then so disappointed when I opened it up and saw drone only laying (I had an expert with me - that wasn't my judgement).

 

[Poly Hive]

That is a serious shame.

PH

 

[BKF Admin]

Sorry to hear that Rippa,with just the one hive I would say its time to order a nuc.

Do you have a beekeeper friend who lives close to you with a frame of brood they could spare ?

 

[victor meldrew]

Are the drone eggs being layed by a drone laying queen, or laying workers ?
If the latter, requeening could be a problem .
John