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Offline RZRBCK BEE

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Life expectancy
« on: June 18, 2009, 01:48:32 am »
How long does the average bee live after it chews it's way out?

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Re: Life expectancy
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2009, 03:03:20 am »
How long does the average bee live after it chews it's way out?

What time of year?
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Re: Life expectancy
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2009, 03:14:46 am »
During honey season, summer time, on average about 4 to 6 weeks.
They will live through the winter when they break out late in the fall.
Drones will be tossed out for the winter if they don't meet their fate mating. :)doak