Made my first real hive inspection today. I was assisted by my wife and in-laws. They all are very interested in the process. Here are the results of todays activity.
05-11-2008
Hive # 1 - Green Monster
- Feeder Removed.
- Hive Inspection
- 8 of 10 frames with drawn comb
- Eggs noted on 5 frames
- Necter and pollen on 6 frames
- Queen visualized.
- Added second deep hive body
- Added baggie feeder above second deep.
- bees very docile.
- All seems well.
Hive # 2 - White Castle
- Feeder Romoved
- Hive Inspection
- 8 of 10 frames with drawn comb
- Eggs noted on 4 frames
- Necter and pollen on 6 frames
- Queen NOT visualized.
- Added second deep hive body
- Added baggie feeder above second deep.
- bees very docile.
- All seems well.
I was very pleased with the results today. The bees are very friendly and do not seem to mind the intrusion. All went well and I am already looking foward to next weeks activities.
Mike
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