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Re: raising queens
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Allen Dick <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 8 Feb 2004 09:01:02 -0700
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> >Further, it has been WELL PROVEN by bee scientists that swarming almost
> >never happens with a VERY YOUNG queen

Unfortunately, while this may have applied when and where the scientists in
question worked, it seems that all bees have not heard the news.

I recall having about 26 out of 30 package hives swarm one spring in one of my
yards.  I assume that the queens were all new that spring.  Many good
beekeepers, especially many who have observed their own bees, are not as
convinced as George is.

allen

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