The first hive I lost, was I accidentally wacked the queen.... but they grew another..... two month later hive absconded.....
#2 was a very strong 2x5 frame nuc ...... moved to a one 10 frame box..... two month ...gone plenty o stores.....
back to #1 there seems to be brood but lots of drone bees..... which doesnt make sense to me...... good stores for this time of the year, lots of activity and with all the rain we have been having an early blooming for fall......