Very little 'capped' brood in my three hives, and no visable open brood. I haven't dug in too far, just enough to get winter ready inside. I'm also wrapping up for winter next week. Feeding this year was the longest I can remember, about six weeks, averaging just under 100 lbs of sugar a week :shock:. w/ open feeding.
Forage wasn't available for my bees when unusual warm temps came about in October.
My two Langs seemed lighter than I would have liked, but my LONG Hive was packed with bees and honey. Now, if I can keep them alive and don't get hit by another bear, next year should be my great expansion year.
Only have room in current enclosed yard for nine hives and that's the goal for 2012.
thomas