Hi everyone. I have a dilemma and would consider any advice helpful.

I have a very small colony at the moment, sitting over about 2 frames. In inspection the hive has a queen, plenty of stores, pollen and honey but absolutely no brood. No eggs that I can see and no larvae at any stage.

I am assuming the queen has failed, but she looks healthy enough and is one from last year. Should I buy a queen in and replace her or give her a little more time to prove herself?

Both my hives have been slow to pick up this spring, with the other colony a little further on, over 4 frames and queen right with various stages of larvae. I would have hoped that they were further on at this stage, 13th May 19.

Suggestions?


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