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Two days ago I introduced a new queen in a cage to a nuc I made up for the purpose. It has plenty brood and nurse bees. I haven't yet removed the fondant plug. Yesterday, I lifted the cage out to see the behaviour of the bees. Immediately they surrounded the cage in large numbers. There didn't seem to be any stinging movements, but I wonder if this behaviour on the video indicates a desire to ball the queen? Grateful for your interpretations. Thanks.
New video by Esther McLellan
New video by Esther McLellan
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