Both hives acting unusually

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JP

June 13, 2005, 08:31:42 PM
Just checked ny hives & what I saw has me a little concerned.
Both hives normally come & go with purpose. going & coming back, going & coming back, bringing in pollen, etc.. I just observed both hives circling their hives, in good numbers. Are they happy, doing some kind of waggle dance, glad to see me, or could it be they are unhappy & want more space. My plan was to inspect tomorrow & I know I'll be adding that next super soon anyway. I have heard on this site that it is rare for a young package hive to swarm, they have not been here for more than 3 weeks. Any inklings as to what's going on?
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JP
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amymcg

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June 13, 2005, 09:56:32 PM
Well, if it's in the afternoon that you see circling, it could be young bees taking orienting and defecating flights.  Don't worry, unless of course you're talking about a CLOUD of bees.

Michael Bush

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June 13, 2005, 10:22:48 PM
Happy afternoon flights are probably just young bees orienting and using the potty.
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JP

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June 14, 2005, 01:08:03 AM
thnx for the responses, that makes sense, just didn't know I was gonna be a father again, so soon.
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Apis629

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June 14, 2005, 01:59:06 AM
Yeah...your a father with 60,000 daughters and only 100 sons. :lol:
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