In message <[log in to unmask]>, Charles Harper <[log in to unmask]> writes >We are cutting fine lines that the bees will not cut. >Bees consider ALL Supersedures Emergency. I am surprised at this view. I had a colony last year that was showing a lower than expected mite count which produced one classic supersedure cell: in the middle, proud and large and sealed. Taking the view that they would make more if they wanted, I made up a nuc from the frame and cell and she's doing fine. Mum carried on without laying up any further queen cells and went into the winter strong. We do have the occasional 2-queen colonies coming from supersedure and we do have evidence of sister-sister compatibility in our bees (I have not seen it, but I have had mother-daughter colonies continue for a while like that). Perhaps this was one, where mum would continue for a while. I will confirm this quite soon of course, as soon as I can get myself out. Previously I have had several colonies with only 1 or 2 cells and I have reared from these cells: in only one case did the colonies rear further queens (this one did supersede), so this is not the first time. -- James Kilty :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::