Queen Cells Eggs/Larva

[the naked beekeeper]

Hi folks,

My colony has got plenty of swarm cells, well over 7-8, some of which have eggs in.

However, there are still 3 undrawn frames of foundation left in the hive, so still space to expand into.

Am I right in thinking, that these eggs don't mean anything yet and it's when I see a larva in a drawn out cell, rather than an egg in a cup that I should do my AS?

 

[rae]

Larva in a pool of jelly is "the sign". Need to be quick once you see it - if it gets capped, then she'll be gone.

 

[Hivemaker.]

Won't get to far if she's clipped though.

 

[the naked beekeeper]

I don't clip them!!

 

[Hivemaker.]

I do...

 

[Finman]

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If the hive does not draw foundations, it is often a sign of swarming ahead.

Surely eggs in the cell cup is the sign, at least to me.

 

[Poly Hive]

You have "Play cups" which are NOT swarm cells.

You will have Queen cells when there are larvae in them.

I forget how often I have posted this this season here.

PH

 

[the naked beekeeper]

You have "Play cups" which are NOT swarm cells.

You will have Queen cells when there are larvae in them.

I forget how often I have posted this this season here.

PH

I do remember you saying that in another thread.

I just wanted to be doubly sure, so thank you for repeating yourself!!