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Baz. | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
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It could take over a week after the new queen emerges before she starts laying. So check again for eggs after that.
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farmerjen55 | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Thank you! It’s my first time dealing with a Queen being replaced and I’ve been a bit at a loss for what to do. I’ll generally check them once a week weather permitting at the moment.
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Baz. | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Good luck!

After the queen gets settled, you could wind back the inspections. Smoke disturbs their honey gathering, plus they have to reseal the gaps, and you inevitably squash a few 🙊