One frame has a small patch (15-20 square inches) of cells containing
multiple eggs (2-4). The hive has a queen; she lays lots of seemingly
normal eggs in seemingly normal cells; there is no sign of her failing
nor of supercedure.
 
Is she laying the multiple eggs or is there a laying worker in there
with her?
 
Facts that may help you form an opinion:
- The hive came from a 3lb. package (7 weeks ago).
- The packaged queen, after leaving her cage, disappeared. Eggs were
  never laid.
- I gave them a frame of eggs from which they raised the queen (6 weeks ago).
- Queen is 1 month old.
- There aren't many bees (about three frames worth). I'm not worried about
  this since the queen is still relatively new.
 
Conrad Sigona
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