Capped brood at entrance ?

Started by MikeyN.C., February 20, 2018, 06:41:06 PM

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MikeyN.C.

February 20, 2018, 06:41:06 PM
Question , over wintered hives why would Q be laying on frames near the entrance below ( i don't use top entrance )? 

iddee

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February 20, 2018, 06:59:51 PM
Likely drone brood
"Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me . . . Anything can happen, child. Anything can be"

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MikeyN.C.

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February 20, 2018, 08:01:51 PM
Didn't look at cell size.  ( swarm caught last year)  ten deep brood box, super on top ,
The bees have capped super an have of the brood chamber?

iddee

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February 20, 2018, 09:30:29 PM
If they need space, add a box.
"Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me . . . Anything can happen, child. Anything can be"

*Shel Silverstein*

MikeyN.C.

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February 21, 2018, 12:02:32 AM
Added one today.
Thanks

MikeyN.C.

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February 21, 2018, 12:12:07 AM
Clarification,  bees have med. full of capped honey and 3/4 of brood chamber capped honey.
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