I did some splits at my parents house the Sixth . I brought them to my home, after placing them in mating nucs, (Full frame mating nucs). I added robbing scenes, SHB prevention, making sure to do everything right as it is getting later in the season. Most everyone says split heavy this time of season. I did not after taking the other necessary precautions. These should be hatching any time now. I kind of did an experiment on one of these, The frame in which I split had 2 emergency QC, The frame was only 2/3 drawn out with fresh white comb but reinforced with fishing line. This same frame had a little capped brood, and enough honey to take care of the bees that were covering it all. My question; When this queen hatches and makes her mating flight, will most of this small band of bees follow and go with her or, will most stay, waiting for her to return mated? I realize the odds are against this being successful but this is a learning process for me. I figure IF she does make it back successfully I can always add a frame of capped brood to help her out?
Phillip