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In a message dated 99-05-25 07:12:00 EDT, [log in to unmask] (John Corley)
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<< One of my colonies recently superceded their queen. She started laying =
eggs last week. Today I inspected her brood pattern, and it is good. =
Except I noticed that on one frame of brood there were two eggs in most =
of the cells. It is just that one frame. I couldn't lay eyes on the =
queen, but my first instinct is "two queens" I am relatively new to =
beekeeping, so any ideas or comments would be appreciated. >>
New queens sometimes take a bit to "get the hang of it." I would not be
particularly concerned. Check them again in about two weeks and she'll
probably be fine. This is very common with new queens. Now, with old
queens, that's a different story...
If the queen actually is defective, the bees are apt to make supersedure
cells. I would just let them replace her and keep an eye on them to make sure
the new one gets mated. If they dwindle, give them a frame of sealed brood.
If there is any doubt about mating success, give them a frame with a few eggs
on it.
Dave Green SC USA
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