swarm or cast

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andypigeon

House Bee
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Hive Type
National
Number of Hives
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i had a call the other day about a swarm, whent to pick it up and i would say it was a cast filled about 2 14x12 frames when hived i havent seen a queen so would say its a virgin
 
You won't know until it's been in residence for a few days.

Check for eggs after a week.
 
i got a swar the week befor its now got a 14x12 brood body fall of brood and a super of brood and i have just added anther super yet i thought it was only a small swarm.
 
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