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Swarming has begun!

5/11/2014

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   I have reports from other beekeepers that their hives are swarming. In my inspection yesterday, I found a plethora of queen cups, but none were charged... until I came to the last hive in the furthest outyard..  and there on the bottom were two charged but uncapped queen cells. First split of the year accomplished.
   The queens I ordered last January were canceled. Nuc's are late, and packages are late.. so my ability to manipulate as I usually do has been impaired.  You work with what you have and do your best.
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  Most of the cutouts I had scheduled were canceled because the bees did not survive the winter, but slowly more calls are coming in. I have a cut out scheduled in a couple of days, so with luck we will get vid and pictures, as well as add some seemingly hard to get bees to the Apiary.
   As you can see in the picture, the dandelions are in full bloom. I cultivate them as you can see in the picture below.
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   I have about six acres of dandelion infested yard and pasture. I love it, but I am quite sure neighbors are shaking their heads.
   With swarm cells showing up, Swarm season is about to start. Captured swarms will hopefully add to the hive count. The fun is about to begin! Stand by for updates!
   Scott
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