tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post758984405707609807..comments2023-06-15T04:33:12.852-04:00Comments on Steven's Bees: Special Guest Inspection 7-4-09Steven Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13417662224567167466noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post-72760332277315944552009-07-13T16:31:34.241-04:002009-07-13T16:31:34.241-04:00That is soo cool! What an amazing experience havin...That is soo cool! What an amazing experience having a queen born in your hand!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200115342573135668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post-74361386148945992612009-07-04T22:58:20.637-04:002009-07-04T22:58:20.637-04:00She agreed that it was probably due to the crappy ...She agreed that it was probably due to the crappy weather. For the month of June, we had 3 days with no rain; only 7 days where the sun was out more than the rain. But she said that hive was pretty strong (and gentle), even after a big swarm and the mini after-swarm. But coming up with 6 or 7 queens was amazing! I held one in my hand as she hatched.<br /><br />Queens are like gold - a mated queen sells for about $25. These I gave to Janina since I couldn't do anything with them...Steven C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02536347307851853109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post-18068725117565105362009-07-04T22:44:31.330-04:002009-07-04T22:44:31.330-04:00congratulations on having a nuc. Did Janina have ...congratulations on having a nuc. Did Janina have any ideas as to why you had two swarms?Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11050843571289182806noreply@blogger.com