I have made 100's of splits without removing the attendants and have had near
perfect success. I am not sure that you can reliably tell an attendant from
a non-attendant by inspection alone. They don't wear signs(!) and do blend
in with their other sisters and half-sisters well. I do not believe that
research has shown that attendants have the same dad and therefore would have
similiar coloration. Wait 24 hours and hope you have a good queen. They
will do the rest.
Contact me at:
Rick Green
8 Hickory Grove Lane
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 384-2539
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