7 day old swarm

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7 day old swarm

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I did a check on the swarm I hived 7 days ago, they are drawing out nice white wax had nectar and pollen stores but I did not see any eggs. Shouldn't there be eggs by now?
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Did you have your glasses on? :oops: :D
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lol yes I had my glasses on. I will take another look this time with a magnifying glass. We shall see.
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Post by ski »

I went back into the swarm hive today and found the queen. Also found eggs with the help of a magnifying glass. I would not have seen them otherwise small white eggs on new white comb.
SO maybe I just need new glasses. lol
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