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- From: Randall Austin <ra41717 AT gmail.com>
- To: Julie Daniels <jld921 AT gmail.com>, ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org
- Subject: Re: [ocba] Fwd: hanging outside the hive??
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 09:40:08 -0400
Julie,
Great picture -- this is a lot better than just a description. This isn't "normal" but I've seen this somewhat odd-looking behavior in other people's hives. Before offering an opinion, can you do one more diagnostic check: Take your handy bee brush, brush the entire clump onto a flat surface (e.g. a paper plate), and carefully pick through the bees. Is there a queen in the clump? Report back and I'll offer a more informed opinion on what's going on. I can say that this isn't preparation for swarming or waiting for a returning queen on her mating flight. I can also say that it isn't anything to worry about -- don't worry about any of this stuff! Beekeeping is supposed to be a tranquil pastime that relieves stress (that's a key reason Langstroth kept bees); if it isn't doing that for someone, why do it? Randall Austin On 8/22/2014 8:38 AM, Julie Daniels wrote:
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[ocba] Fwd: hanging outside the hive??,
Julie Daniels, 08/22/2014
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Re: [ocba] Fwd: hanging outside the hive??,
Randall Austin, 08/22/2014
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Re: [ocba] Fwd: hanging outside the hive??,
Julie Daniels, 08/22/2014
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Re: [ocba] Fwd: hanging outside the hive??,
Randall Austin, 08/22/2014
- Re: [ocba] Fwd: hanging outside the hive??, Randall Austin, 08/22/2014
- Re: [ocba] Fwd: hanging outside the hive??, Julie, 08/22/2014
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Re: [ocba] Fwd: hanging outside the hive??,
Randall Austin, 08/22/2014
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Re: [ocba] Fwd: hanging outside the hive??,
Julie Daniels, 08/22/2014
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Re: [ocba] Fwd: hanging outside the hive??,
Randall Austin, 08/22/2014
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