The Poot in Somerset
Field Bee
- Joined
- Nov 24, 2015
- Messages
- 978
- Reaction score
- 139
- Location
- Dorset
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 4
Yesterday I collected a swarm from a hedge and housed them in a nuc. This evening a smaller swarm, I expect a cast, was hanging in the same hedge about two feet away from where the original swarm was hanging. I dutifully collected and housed them in my final nuc.
Given the second one’s location, could it be bees from swarm one, going back to where they settled or is it more likely a cast?
I’m concerned there may not be a queen in todays bunch as yesterday’s swarm seem quite content in their new home.
I’d appreciate your thoughts and any advice - other than go to Specsavers to find queen cells! (That’s assuming they’re from my hives).
Given the second one’s location, could it be bees from swarm one, going back to where they settled or is it more likely a cast?
I’m concerned there may not be a queen in todays bunch as yesterday’s swarm seem quite content in their new home.
I’d appreciate your thoughts and any advice - other than go to Specsavers to find queen cells! (That’s assuming they’re from my hives).