2 hives, swarmed about 2-3 weeks ago, possible more than once. Lots of queen cells 2-3 weeks ago along with some possible afterswarms.
Today, still no sign of queen. Still lots of bees and LOTS of activity out front but they are completely broodless and are starting to fill up with honey. Today I did add one frame each of some eggs/larva from a double NUC I have that has a queen.
I'd like some input on my plan: Wait one more week+ then check for queen sign. If nothing, look really hard for a queen, if still nothing, buy two queens. I'd like to move the queenright NUC into a 10 frame as they are getting really strong. I would consider combining, but with how this spring has gone, I worry about something going wrong.
I would love to hear input on this. Thanks!
Today, still no sign of queen. Still lots of bees and LOTS of activity out front but they are completely broodless and are starting to fill up with honey. Today I did add one frame each of some eggs/larva from a double NUC I have that has a queen.
I'd like some input on my plan: Wait one more week+ then check for queen sign. If nothing, look really hard for a queen, if still nothing, buy two queens. I'd like to move the queenright NUC into a 10 frame as they are getting really strong. I would consider combining, but with how this spring has gone, I worry about something going wrong.
I would love to hear input on this. Thanks!