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Re: Queen cells and their contents
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Peter L Borst <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:41:00 -0500
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I have seen queens crawl back into the cells, if they are hatched in an incubator. I seriously doubt this happens in a normal hive environment, since the bees begin to feed her immediately. I mean, would you rather be spoon fed a hot fresh meal, or rummage through the garbage?

Pete

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