I did a cut out a few months ago and the bees couldnt seem to make a queen that would produce eggs and brood. So i got a new queen from Bjourn and robbed 3 frames with brood and bees from my other hives i have my fingers crossed that i didnt bring the queen from any of the other hives that i put into the needed hive. I looked three times to make sure but u never know :-\
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As to where you are Located at this time of year, do they Lay much OR at all ??