After waiting 4 days for a 2 day special delivery mailing, my queen finally arrived. I gave her a shot of sugar water, thinking she may be dehydrated, and then began to put things together for the installation. I had previously checked the hives for signs of laying and found that the hive I didn't expect her to be in was where the new brood patterns were. I also decided that as long as I was opening the hive, I might as well remove the super and do a harvest. All went well and I have a small amount to honey for sale. Both hives should get back to normal now.
Checking this morning, the hive with the new queen is more active and tomorrow I'll check to see if they have released her. All is well otherwise. Later
Checking this morning, the hive with the new queen is more active and tomorrow I'll check to see if they have released her. All is well otherwise. Later
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