swarmed yesterday what to do next?

[freethorpe bees]

For what it's worth, I have been advised to leave two cells, one sealed and one unsealed. The reason being the sealed cell could possibly be a 'dud'. If it isn't, the hatching queen will sort out the other unhatched one.

But what do I know, I'm doing an inspection today and once I've got my head in the hive all thislearning goes out the window!

FB

 

[Mandeville]

But what do I know, I'm doing an inspection today and once I've got my head in the hive all thislearning goes out the window!

FB

Ain't that the truth!

 

[RichieDug]

Just done an inspection on both of my two hives after a long wait while Q cell hatched & can only see larva at various stages but no eggs. Do queens stop laying for short periods ?

 

[oliver90owner]

Do queens stop laying for short periods ?

Not usually and not both, and not newly mated queens for three days or more, after starting a week or so ago.

I would have thought you have missed some, but if not properly mated they may be superceded early. One can never tell, so just be patient.

RAB