Hi,
I checked on my hives today. On one of my hives, I watched the queen fly off of the frame I had in my hands.
Had her about seven weeks now, She was mated and laying. I watched her fly off in one direction until I lost sight of her. Does this mean she is gone now, or is there a chance she will return?
thanks
Tazz
She was back in 2 to 4 minutes if you stood there with the hive open.
I once saw a queen take off 3 times during one inspection. I thought see was gone for good every time she took off.
Jim
Same here, I've seen a queen fly toward the bushes/trees 20 yards away. Next hive inspection there she was with her pretty little mark on the thorax.
> I watched her fly off in one direction until I lost sight of her.
For next time:
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesqueenflying.htm