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15 Feb 2005 00:00 #21016 by lesruchersdelavesvre@gmail.com

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I have drones in one of my hives Is this Normal in winter? I thought they only live a short while and are ejected from the hive in autumn

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15 Feb 2005 00:00 #21017 by pierre.cabe@orange.fr

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Originally posted by Apiculteur:
I have drones in one of my hives Is this Normal in winter? I thought they only live a short while and are ejected from the hive in autumn

This can be normal...
wenn the Queen is dead... <IMG SRC=" www.apiservices.com/ubb/frown.gif ">

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21 Mar 2005 00:00 #21018 by Rafayel

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Yes, this can be found in many hives, though not many drones, but they can be found and the more natural the hive, the more the drones are carried over, just like virgin queens to await spring mating from late fall raising.
Sincerely,
Dee A. Lusby
Commercial Beekeeper
Tucson, Arizona USA

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