I bought some queens and made some splits and Nucs. Most of the hives accepted the queens and she started to lay. Then about 75% of them immediately started supersedure cells. Anyone else seeing a high rate of supersedure?
Steve
I've heard that this is very common.
If I was in your position, I'd let them supersede, and to the winner go the spoils. Let nature do as it pleases.
Where did you get the queens and what kind are they?
I don't buy queens, but from what I've read, 60 to 80 % supercedure is not unusual. Of course, there are times when it's zero, but that's not the norm.
I don't usually buy them either. I get queen cells from friends sometimes. They seem to be accepted a little better. I usually give them a frame of uncapped brood and let them raise one. It is slower but it works.
Steve