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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: AtlantaBeek on October 31, 2017, 07:33:31 pm
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Was removing my supers today on all of my 5 hives. When I was some distance away from hives i noticed queen on one of the supers. I ran back over to hive and tried to get her back in but she flew away. Does anyone have suggestions on what I can do if anything? I am a dangerous newbie with only 2 years of beekeeping.
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If you stood there for 3 or 4 minutes, she returned to the hive. She oriented on you when she flew. Check for eggs after 4 days and you will know for sure.
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Thanks for the reply. That makes me feel much better. Worst case, if she did not, is the hive lost?
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If no eggs in 4 to 6 days, I would combine and split in the spring.
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Ok. Pretty cut and dry. Thank you so much for the info. Crazy thing is that it was my best hive....go figure.
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is it too late to add a new queen this time of year in Atlanta?
I us ed to live there and it doesn't get cold until January.
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is it too late to add a new queen this time of year in Atlanta?
I us ed to live there and it doesn't get cold until January.
Not if it is mated.
Here in NL, I still had drones as of a week ago. Probably all gone now.
Jim
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Pretty sure all Drones have been given the boot.
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On more than one occasion I've seen a queen fly off. Then later when I would check the hive I'd see her. Of course that works the other way 'round as well.
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Was removing my supers today on all of my 5 hives. When I was some distance away from hives i noticed queen on one of the supers. I ran back over to hive and tried to get her back in but she flew away. Does anyone have suggestions on what I can do if anything? I am a dangerous newbie with only 2 years of beekeeping.
Like IDDEE said chances are good she made it back to parent hive. As stated in few days check brood status.
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For next time: http://www.bushfarms.com/beesqueenflying.htm
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FOLLOW UP:: Opened hive 4 days later. All bees (except for maybe a hundred workers) were gone! Verry small amount of capped brood, honey and pollen remained in two deeps. No sign of wax moths, small amount of hive beetles ( less than 20). All comb looked in really good shape. Oh well..... Have 4 other hives that are really strong.
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Atlanta, so sorry for the outcome. WE all hate a lost hive(s) and know the unpleasant feelings. Thank you for the update although I was hoping for a different story. Four other hives is good news, makes me glad you have hives to split for 2018.
Blessings