How long does it take for bees to make their hive?
How long does it take for bees to make their hive?
user
I think you mean how long does it take for a bee colony to build a hive?  It can take a few weeks if the weather is cold, but in warm temperatures they’ll probably complete it in two days.  I think it will be faster if they have some kind of existing building as a foundation, like an old fallen tree or a rock overhang.  The colony will then quickly seal off the front with a waterproofing of saliva and regurgitated nectar.
assistant
How long does the queen usually live? How
user
Not long, only about 3-5 years.  She’ll mate, lay an egg, and then die the day after her egg hatches.  The new queen will then immediately start laying eggs herself and get the hive going again.
assistant
What about the workers. How long do you live for?
user