I finally had time to open up both hives today. They've clearly been bringing in lots of nectar from the red clover. That's good. The West Hive had lots of capped brood. That Queen is very productive although the Beast seemed a little pissy.
The East type on the other hand which seem quieter in temperament, had no Queen. I've got to get one in there soon or the population will begin to dwindle. The frame of brood and eggs I had put in there a couple of weeks ago did not develop any Queen.
Saw no signs of mites in either box and populations were pretty decent. Both have honey supers to make sure any Queen has enough room to lay.
Need to test for mites soon.
When I started, I thought,"This will be a year in my life, with bees." I would chronicle all the steps and stages, all the trials and tribulation. It would bee my journal and outlet as well as my record of beekeeping. That was February. Now, on the other side of summer, it's October. One of the hives has been slimed by small hive beetles. The ladies have absconded. Perhaps, by keeping a closer journal, I -- and perhaps you, dear reader -- will learn more about beekeeping in North Florida.
Sunday, April 16, 2017
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