Ive always started with at least 8 drones, but it it normally does take longer than 3 days for honey to be produced. Workers bees aren't produced instantly either, but I cant confirm whether or not 3 days is enough for them to be present.
Don't quote me but I would say that I get a new queen with jelly every day or two days with 8 skeps. It's not going to happen at the beginning. The skep has to develop a bit.