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gardeningfireman

March 21, 2011, 12:38:29 PM
When doing a removal or catching a swarm, if you are able to find the queen, how long do you keep her in the queen catcher to prevent absconding?

Kathyp

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March 21, 2011, 01:07:22 PM
on rare occasions i'll cage a queen during a cutout.  i don't do it with swarms.  if i do cage one i turn her loose as soon as i have the hive set up.  that's just me.  JP or others can give you the masters answer.  :-D
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Speech in Kansas, December 1859

hardwood

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March 21, 2011, 05:02:29 PM
I usually release her when I set them up in a bee yard. on some occasions I'll keep her caged a little longer but never more than two days.

Scott
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schawee

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March 22, 2011, 12:34:16 AM
i like to keep her caged up 2days.     ...schawee
BEEKEEPER OF THE SWAMP

gardeningfireman

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March 22, 2011, 08:48:25 AM
Sounds good. Thanks! :-D

wadehump

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March 22, 2011, 10:42:15 PM
i dont use a cage because i dont h 8-)ave 1 yet next time i order supplies i will get 1
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