Had a lot of swarms this season, the story of two hives (both overwintered).
#1 swarmed 30 days ago, with a couple more swarms after that. I added a frame of eggs 7 days ago and no queen cells were made. I didn't see laying worker eggs, but I might want to look harder. Should I keep waiting? Bottom deep has space to lay, top deep is full of honey.
#2 also got eggs 7 days ago and there are 3 or 4 big queen cells capped today. If my bee math is correct, I should expect to see eggs by 6/20. Should I wait that long or get a queen? Bottom deep also has some space and top deep is 90% full of honey.
I hate to loose so much time building up these colonies, or am I just being impatient?
Thanks!
#1 swarmed 30 days ago, with a couple more swarms after that. I added a frame of eggs 7 days ago and no queen cells were made. I didn't see laying worker eggs, but I might want to look harder. Should I keep waiting? Bottom deep has space to lay, top deep is full of honey.
#2 also got eggs 7 days ago and there are 3 or 4 big queen cells capped today. If my bee math is correct, I should expect to see eggs by 6/20. Should I wait that long or get a queen? Bottom deep also has some space and top deep is 90% full of honey.
I hate to loose so much time building up these colonies, or am I just being impatient?
Thanks!