In the video, Cedar explains how to tell whether your bee colony has a healthy, laying queen. You’ll learn what signs to look for during a hive inspection, such as finding fresh eggs and open brood, and how the presence or absence of these indicates whether the queen is present and actively laying. The video also shows what a good brood pattern looks like and what to do if you don’t see eggs or larvae (which can signal a queenless hive). There are practical tips on inspecting frames gently and what you might expect to see as a colony grows its brood nest, which helps beekeepers feel confident assessing queen status in their hive.