New package questions

[Sydney guy]

Hi everyone just picked up my package of bees and installed them in the box last night, in a shed because it was raining. I locked them in over night with feed and put them outside at sunrise this morning, still a wet day. They seem to be active around the feeder. Its a 8 frame super and I put 7 frames with foundation in it. Because the weather is meant to be bad over next few days will this affect them drawing out the foundation? How long does it take to draw out a frame? Will they use the sugar syrup to make wax or will they need pollen? The queen should be free tuesday I was hoping she can start laying right away. I don't want them to leave my box.

I use 50% sugar and 50% water and 500mls last them about 12-16 hours.

Thank you in advance for your advice.


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[iddee]

Before they draw out the foundation, they will draw out a wild comb in the empty space. Get the eighth frame in there, like 5 minutes ago.
They only need pollen when they are feeding larva.

[Sydney guy]

I have spaced the 7 frames evenly as I could without hurting the bees. I was going to put the 8th frames in Tuesday or Wednesday.

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[iddee]

If they are evenly spaced, you may have enough space for them to draw 4 or 5 combs between the frames, rather than just one.
7 will work fine after they are drawn, but not with just foundation.

[hjon71]

I'm guessing the reason for leaving out the 8th frame is to have plenty of room for the queen cage. Sounds like a good idea, but it isn't. Iddee is right. Get that frame in there ASAP.

Feeding 1:1 SS should get them drawing comb quickly so the queen has room to work when she gets free. That's just what bees do.

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