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Hello Everyone-
I have a hive that I installed (package) on April 5th. It built up super fast. Two weeks ago there were 12(ish) frames 75% or better full. I noticed about 6 supercedure cells. There were a lot of eggs, larvae, capped brood, pollen, nectar etc. Last week there were 15 frames and at least 11 supercedure cells. Most were empty but not all. I added a super. This week.... 18 frames, 1 supercedure cell AND a big swarm cell. There were about 100 or so bees hanging out in the super but no comb had been draw out. What his going on? The queen I put in was kicking some serious butt so was confused by the supercedure cells. Now I am really confused. Do hives this young swarm or is this just a practice swarm cell. I haven't seen the queen in weeks but I know she is still around. There are perfectly laid fresh eggs eveywhere.
Thanks!!!!!
Richie
I have a hive that I installed (package) on April 5th. It built up super fast. Two weeks ago there were 12(ish) frames 75% or better full. I noticed about 6 supercedure cells. There were a lot of eggs, larvae, capped brood, pollen, nectar etc. Last week there were 15 frames and at least 11 supercedure cells. Most were empty but not all. I added a super. This week.... 18 frames, 1 supercedure cell AND a big swarm cell. There were about 100 or so bees hanging out in the super but no comb had been draw out. What his going on? The queen I put in was kicking some serious butt so was confused by the supercedure cells. Now I am really confused. Do hives this young swarm or is this just a practice swarm cell. I haven't seen the queen in weeks but I know she is still around. There are perfectly laid fresh eggs eveywhere.
Thanks!!!!!
Richie