Comparatively how well is my queen doing??

[combover]

First year beekeeper.  Started 2 hives from 2 new package bees.   

[combover]

So when does one get picture posting status?

[jpitz31]

What week is this hive inspection?  How many frames have comb being filled?  How many frame sides have brood cells like the ones displayed?  Do the have more brood cells or less then these?

Thanks

Joe

[combover]

That was Week 3.  I found the hive inspection read from beemasters.com.  And the description of the laying being of that of an oval with honey/pollen in the outer corners is what I was wanting to see.   Looks like I had that on 3-4 frames after week 4's inspection.  They had about 7 frames fully drawn with comb.  And am still seeing eggs at different stages so looks like she is kicking good.

Should I add the second hive body this week?