What did you do in the Apiary today?

[Penninetrader]

Interesting as I bought in 3 queens earlier in the season and I can’t say i am over impressed with them. My homies are much gentler and calmer and just as productive.

My girls like yours are remarkably tolerant. It has always been a worry that any incomers could bring with them problems. Even a swarm that arrived in the rain on my gazebo roof has the same traits even though they are clearly a different strain of bee. I am starting to think local drones play an important factor beyond the obvious. Bringing in virgins will test my theory.

 

[The Poot]

Hive 7 chucking the last of the drones out...
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It’s really quite sad isn’t it? Poor old things!