OK so I opened up the Not So Happy hive and gave it a thorough inspection. It appears that the hive has foulbrood. I think it is European since it has 'melted larvae', doesn't smell awful or have a ropey consistency. The larvae that I have dug out with a toothpick are white and gooey, but not ropey.
The nuc actually looks the best right now. It has the most bees (again) thanks to the fact that I was feeding it. It has capped brood. It probably does not have as much honey as the other 2 hives, but will probably put away more before the weather gets colder.
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