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WWWard
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« on: August 28, 2012, 11:16:40 AM »
Ok, new queen did not take.  They killer her after finally getting her out of her cage 3 days later.  Since they still had some new eggs from the old injured queen that I removed, the girls decided to make some queen cells.  Oh joy.  There are very few drone around so the cells are useless.  Suggestions?Huh
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« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2012, 02:50:42 PM »
Very few drones??

There only needs to be 15 to 20 within a 2 mile radius. If you haven't had frost yet, I would think she will be fine.
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« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2012, 08:03:33 PM »
Purchased another queen today from a local breeder who just happened to be merging a few hives.  I hope they do not kill another queen
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« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2012, 08:12:44 PM »
If there are queen cells or another queen in there, they will kill the newcomer. Do a VERY thorough check of all frames and the inside walls of all boxes.
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