re-queening thought

[beebloke]

Hi. smile.gif
Have been thinking,I try not to make it a habit, :D I have been looking at our records.

We used several methods to re-queen this season,mostly with good results.The hives we had trouble with allways seemed to be a crancky hive when we started.These hives did not produce good results wether it was making thier own queens or accepting mated queens.



It did not happen every time,but when i look back it is enough to think about.

Is there a connection?

Thank you
Beebloke

[Michael Bush]

Yes, there is a connection. In my experience, defensive hives are harder to requeen.

[beebloke]

Hi smile.gif
Thanks for confirming my little thought.

Today we checked three hives down on the coast that an old mate gave us to look after.All three were mean and mad. :mad:

It is winter in a couple of weeks and we did not see a drone in any hive,so we are going to leave them till spring. This be something to to look forward to,three hot hives all together. :rolleyes:

Thank you
Beebloke