Got this queen May 15, 2024 from a trade deal, gave her podzolica and pacifica hosts, hibernated her in august, and took her out early November, moved them into a mini hearth and she's already laid around 20 eggs.
should have workers by January
 
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			Got this queen May 15, 2024 from a trade deal, gave her podzolica and pacifica hosts, hibernated her in august, and took her out early November, moved them into a mini hearth and she's already laid around 20 eggs.
should have workers by January
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			11/19/24
got more eggs and at least 2 larve
going to start daily feedings until the last larvae pupates
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			she's got her first worker now and some brood
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