6/4/13

Opened hives and re-hived into large size supers

Hive 1

1. did not see queen
2. 6 large old frames

Hive 2:

1. 6 short frames

Hive 3:

1. 2 long frames from old nuc

Beekeeping is a family affair:

6/5/13

Hive 1:

humming

Hive 2:

humming

Hive 3:

1. Saw queen,

6/24/13

Hive 1:

1. Queen in good health
2. 15-20 drone cells

6/25/13

Hive 1:

1. Bearding started at sunset. At max, was 500+ bees at 3AM. Reduced opening to 4″ and made 1/4″ lift on top for ventilation
2. Bearding subsided after 2 days