I hived a 3 lb. package of Italians 7 days ago.  I need to check to see if
the queen is laying, but the weather is rainy and in the low-mid 50's today.
Should I go ahead and check?  It is supposed to be highs in the 50's the next
few days.  I need to find out what's going on, and whether I need another
queen, but I don't want to hurt the hive.  Any advice?
 
Mick Youther
In the Beautiful Shawnee Hills
of Southern Illinois