tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347024209749983628.post2581869557151665133..comments2024-01-27T02:01:24.039-05:00Comments on Happy Hour at the Top Bar: A Split for PeachJulie Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09965401314478095790noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347024209749983628.post-33293831434296054372015-05-29T20:04:29.695-04:002015-05-29T20:04:29.695-04:00Austeja's mama came from Sam Comfort, and she ...Austeja's mama came from Sam Comfort, and she was raised in NY from overwintered stock. Actually, think I asked for an old queen, so she would've overwintered herself. Austeja's current queen is one that I raised myself last year, and has survived a truly harsh winter, so I'm very happy with her. <br /><br />However, I have a spare nuc and can knock another one together quickly, so instead of pinching the package queens, I may install them in the nucs with a couple bars as backup. And if they survive the winter, that would be great, too. One can never have enough bees!<br /><br />Good luck splitting BnB2! How exciting! My favorite part is when they emerges and start piping, but the wait for new eggs is harrowing! :-) Have fun!Julie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09965401314478095790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1347024209749983628.post-55207216144209549262015-05-29T12:31:33.189-04:002015-05-29T12:31:33.189-04:00The best laid plans..... ;-) I think your alterna...The best laid plans..... ;-) I think your alternative plan sounds good if you still wnt to requeen the packages.<br /><br />What is Austeja's lineage? Was she a locally raised queen originally or did she come from an out of area package? If the latter, I'm wondering if you can't take your chances with at least one of the packages. Survivor queens have to come from somewhere!<br /><br />I'm planning on splitting BnB2 this weekend on Sunday and I'm hoping they don't swarm before then. Queen cups are looking more like queen cells through the window, but none capped yet. But then again, my best laid plans might get thwarted like yours. Donhttp://www.buddhaandthebees.netnoreply@blogger.com