New package on drawn comb

Started by greenbtree, March 09, 2011, 12:58:57 PM

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greenbtree

March 09, 2011, 12:58:57 PM
So some will remember that all my bees died this Winter.  I ordered a package just in case my swarm season comes up bupkis.  I will be able to hive them on all drawn comb.  Would it be better to introduce her in the cage she comes in, or would it give them a faster start to put her and her attendants on the comb surface using a push in cage?

JC
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backyard warrior

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March 09, 2011, 04:07:24 PM
JC if i were you i would use the push in cage that way she will start to lay eggs and have a better chance of acceptance   Chris

phil c

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March 09, 2011, 04:23:43 PM
I've never had an issue just using the cage she comes in.
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AllenF

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March 10, 2011, 08:12:30 PM
Just use the cage she comes in.  Poke a hole in the candy with a nail and they will have her out of there in no time. 
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