For those playing at home. I didn’t realize there were two queens in that hive until I started editing and I know I’ve probably got too much room in those hives. Late autumn flow has disappointed. 😊😊
I think ive seen a video from another bee keeper who noticed a double queen in one of their hives. He left the two queens in the hive being he didnt know which one was the one laying eggs. A few weeks later he went back to the hive and was able to find both queens again. It was as if the bees accepted two queens. They were both being taken care of, and both laying eggs. It was very strange. He though ended up removing one of the queens from that hive and started another colony with her just to be safe.
Yes, I’ve had exactly the same thing happened in one of my hives. I think there’s a video further back. It was a small top bar nucleus hive, and they lived for six weeks together.
Surprising there are 2 queens since at least one is already laying unless one is the old queen about to be killed. If you were to hedge a bet, what do you think will end up happening to those 2 queens?
I have seen it in another hive a few years ago but definitely odd. I looked closely and they both look fuzzy and young. Possibly sisters. I think one will just disappear
Hi!! usually whenever beekeepers check their honey supers I see them peel off a wax paper layer on top? what is that? Is it to keep them from building combs on top of the frames?
For those playing at home. I didn’t realize there were two queens in that hive until I started editing and I know I’ve probably got too much room in those hives. Late autumn flow has disappointed. 😊😊
looks like your season is still going strong!
I’m hopeful but that may be my downfall. Contemplating pulling empty’s off on Sunday.
I think ive seen a video from another bee keeper who noticed a double queen in one of their hives.
He left the two queens in the hive being he didnt know which one was the one laying eggs.
A few weeks later he went back to the hive and was able to find both queens again.
It was as if the bees accepted two queens. They were both being taken care of, and both laying eggs. It was very strange. He though ended up removing one of the queens from that hive and started another colony with her just to be safe.
Yes, I’ve had exactly the same thing happened in one of my hives. I think there’s a video further back. It was a small top bar nucleus hive, and they lived for six weeks together.
Surprising there are 2 queens since at least one is already laying unless one is the old queen about to be killed. If you were to hedge a bet, what do you think will end up happening to those 2 queens?
I have seen it in another hive a few years ago but definitely odd. I looked closely and they both look fuzzy and young. Possibly sisters.
I think one will just disappear
Very interesting! Keep up the great vids! 🙂
Hi!! usually whenever beekeepers check their honey supers I see them peel off a wax paper layer on top? what is that? Is it to keep them from building combs on top of the frames?
Yes.