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Congratulations.
If they are bringing pollen in, they probably will not be interested in a pollen patty. It is a poor (but sometimes helpful) substitute. I wouldn't bother.
Leaving her/them in the package for two days seems not a good idea to me. They should normally be put in the hive ASAP. Whether you want to release the queen right away or not is another question altogether.
I normally check to verify her release in 3 days, and if not released, I release her. But that is all that I do at that time, it is not time to go looking through the hive. I then do my first inspection a week later, and then a week after that.
Feed them all the syrup they will take. Check that daily if you have to (depending on your feeder size).
Best of luck to you!
If they are bringing pollen in, they probably will not be interested in a pollen patty. It is a poor (but sometimes helpful) substitute. I wouldn't bother.
Leaving her/them in the package for two days seems not a good idea to me. They should normally be put in the hive ASAP. Whether you want to release the queen right away or not is another question altogether.
I normally check to verify her release in 3 days, and if not released, I release her. But that is all that I do at that time, it is not time to go looking through the hive. I then do my first inspection a week later, and then a week after that.
Feed them all the syrup they will take. Check that daily if you have to (depending on your feeder size).
Best of luck to you!