Beemaster's International Beekeeping Forum
MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD => GREETINGS/TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF => Topic started by: Psparr on May 18, 2013, 12:37:00 am
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Just picked my first hive this evening. One full deep packed with bees. Drove it home. Took about 2 hrs. (Traffic) opened the entrance and they started bearding on the front of the hive. I had the ac on the whole way. Wondering if they were hot. A few bees were fanning but not many. It was dark out except for the headlights. Hoping they just wanted to stretch their legs.
Anyhow, I really appreciate all the advice given in these forums. Thanks much, and wish me luck. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/18/synequ2u.jpg)
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Good luck to you and your bees....I think they're fine, probably just a little angry from the ride. :)
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Whenever the bees are trapped inside a box, it’s been my experience they always want to pile out whenever the entrance is opened again. After they're satisfied their home/exit is safe again, they go back inside (unless it really is too hot). I suspect they are more concerned about being trapped than overheating, but I don’t know for sure.
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Welcome to the forum, Psparr. I also started with some established hives. Keep a check on them. Good luck to you and your bees.
Joe
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Welcome to the bee forum.
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Thanks all.