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Simple division split

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So yesterday I did a simple division split to try and get some queen cell.

Flowers and flows are ok at this time. Weather is spotty.

Queen is in one medium 10 box with full resources and a second box of drawn comb on top.
There is not a huge population in this box maybe 6-8 strong frames of bees.

Queen was transferred in this box 5 foot away opposite opening direction.

Other box is 30 mediums of bees, strong on stores and pollen and 7 drawn and 3 started on top.
Capped brood and drones.

Cell cups started but empty, this hive tends to have cups on hand. Saw a little open brood going into this hive. Concerned that they may not have the proper aged larva to start.

I do have some equipment to try graphing if need be.

When should I check for starts and give graphs or more resources? How long can they go be for I run the risk of laying worker?

Any other advice would be appreciated. Looking for 8 - 12 good cells
 
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