saw something suprising today!

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bailey

March 30, 2010, 08:52:07 PM
guess dumm luck likes me!  i got home from work and walked out back where the new spring queens are waiting to mate.

i walked up to one that was a swarm i caught 2 days ago that had an unmated queen.
looked at the hole and saw the queen walk out look up and take off un escorted.
i sat down to watch and see when she returned and after 10 or so min i saw hwe land and walk back in,
she had returned with a white bulbous piece of anatomy up her backside that i saw clearly as she walked in.

guess that mating flight was a success :piano:
bailey
most often i find my greatest source of stress to be OPS  ( other peoples stupidity )

It is better to keep ones mouth shut and be thought of as a fool than to open ones mouth and in so doing remove all doubt.

WillowPondBees

#1
March 30, 2010, 09:27:42 PM
Wow that is amazing.. you read about stuff and hear it from other.. (like today) and them whammo you get to see it for yourself.  Go get a lottery ticket since luck is with you today.!!   :-D

Kathyp

#2
March 30, 2010, 09:36:22 PM
and your camera was where???   :evil:
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bailey

#3
March 30, 2010, 09:45:52 PM
happened too fast to get photos with an i phone, she flew as i walked up! shot back in before photo possible, sorry  :-\
bailey
most often i find my greatest source of stress to be OPS  ( other peoples stupidity )

It is better to keep ones mouth shut and be thought of as a fool than to open ones mouth and in so doing remove all doubt.

luvin honey

#4
March 30, 2010, 10:34:41 PM
Incredible--good for you!!
The pedigree of honey
Does not concern the bee;
A clover, any time, to him
Is aristocracy.
---Emily Dickinson

JP

#5
March 30, 2010, 10:48:37 PM
I went out back and my bees were going nuts today on a very pretty sunny day. Was hoping I might see what you saw Bailey as I have a few swarms that I believe had virgins.

No such luck though.

Glad you were able to see that, priceless!

Yes, I'm jealous!


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Natalie

#6
March 30, 2010, 11:37:57 PM
Congratulations on your experience getting to witness that, pretty darn cool.

annette

#7
March 31, 2010, 12:06:37 AM
Only 10 minutes??  I thought they were out for hours getting mated :shock: :shock:

Seriously, I really did not know it was so fast. Learned something new today as well.

bailey

#8
March 31, 2010, 12:54:31 AM
i dont know how long there supposed to stay out but she was pretty quick getting home after she was
done.

now to wait the week or so to see eggs.
bailey
most often i find my greatest source of stress to be OPS  ( other peoples stupidity )

It is better to keep ones mouth shut and be thought of as a fool than to open ones mouth and in so doing remove all doubt.

doak

#9
March 31, 2010, 01:04:44 AM
I have read they may go out several times. :)doak

Scadsobees

#10
March 31, 2010, 11:40:12 PM
Wow, that is pretty neat, I've never seen a queen willingly outside the hive.

But what you saw just reminds me again that some drone picked the unluckiest way to get lucky... :evil:
Rick

Jahjude

#11
April 01, 2010, 08:12:35 PM
Yeahman,dat was a real cool experience Bailey,U lucky beek :mrgreen:
I've chosen understanding over knowledge-since knowledge is all about knowing where to find facts and understanding is knowing how to manipulate knowledge...I've also chosen knowledge over beliefs!! We all need to..

Beaver Dam

#12
April 02, 2010, 12:10:48 AM
Yep. Sounds like most women I Know. Only in it to satisfy themselfs.
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