Today we found all seven of our queens healthy and laying eggs in full patterns. We also checked a couple hives of one of our students and both were doing fantastic. We topped off sugar water and will continue to fill feeders every 3-4 days until we see abundant dandelions. The bees are beginning to store pollen in the wax cells. This week is a great time to check for evidence of a well-bred queen. At least one frame should have eggs and very young larva. If there is no evidence of a queen and you can't find your queen then you may need to requeen your hive. If so, give me a call at (907)460-6050.
Below are two photos of what I am seeing on my frames at this time. Also, I am posting some photos of possible undesirable colony situations.
Healthy pattern of eggs (1-2 days old)
Healthy Larva (7-10 days old)
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Spotty (Poor) Queen Pattern
Dead Queen - Laying Worker Eggs (Kill Bees!)
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