Chris said:
 The bees 'think' there is a forest fire that
> might threaten their home, making it wise to prepare to abscond at short 
> notice.
> They do this by filling their crops with liquid stores (if available),


This is what I have always been told or read, but I have a question.  It is 
my understanding the queen is unable to fly when she is actively laying. 
What is the point of absconding without a queen or am I missing something?

Coleene

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