Just an Update
So...the "Babies" have been with me for one week...
STILL NO STINGS...imagine that!
Evidently, I'm doing something right. (smile)
The Herald Sun came out last Friday
as they are preparing to do a story on me and the honeybees.
We had a great time talking about the bees
and went out on the deck for a closer look.
Yesterday, it had warmed up quite a bit...the "Babies" were enjoying the afternoon.
As I filled their "bottle" I was watching them come and go...
noticing...a few were coming in for the evening with huge pollen legs...
WOW...they are working already...it was a GREAT sight!
Anywho, I'm unable to go in for a peek until Sunday...
it is really driving me nuts...
I wanna see how much they've accomplished
as they have been slurping down their simple syrup...lol.
Talk to ya later!!!
oh my is this Beatrice?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your bees! Two online sources I find invaluable are http://forum.beemaster.com/index.php (a discussion forum) and http://www.bushfarms.com/bees.htm.
ReplyDeleteThe general rule for adding a second box on a new package is when the first box is 80% filled with drawn comb and eggs/larvae/stores. Sooner than that the bees have too much space to care for and defend. Two weeks is likely too early.
Good luck with your bees. Nice blog.
Jane, thank you so much for your resources!!! I will double check the hive on Saturday then...I'm sure it's only drawn out...and doesn't have that much stuff stored yet...thanks!!!
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