My strongest hive recently swarmed. There seem to be somewhat fewer bees. A week ago they had half a super full of honey. When I checked today, they had the same amount or a little less. Whereas other hives have brought in about half a super full in the past week. I'm in the middle of my main flow and the flow will end completely in a month. If I wait for a queen to hatch, get mated and begin laying well, that hive will not bring in any honey.
What are your thoughts on requeening immediately with a queen from a swarm I got last week? How best to go about it?
What are your thoughts on requeening immediately with a queen from a swarm I got last week? How best to go about it?