I had 3 packages of bees shipped to me yesterday. Almost 100% dead on arrival. As of this morning one queen who was still in her queen box and her attendants that are with here are all that are alive and showing good vigor. I dont want to do a split yet with my only hive that I have currently. Temperatures arent that favorable the next few days and that hive is at average strength so hate to rob brood from them at this time. What do I do with this extra queen? Any way of keeping her alive in the long term if I leave here caged? I have heard talk of banking queens and not sure how that works and if it would cause chaos if I leave her caged and put her in the active hive.
Thank you
Thank you