north east

I started with a package from Beeweaver that was hived week of May 15th. This is an old 8 frame English hive and the frames are only half the length of the regular US frames (so 2 deeps is equivalent of one regular US deep box). Added a third box on June 25th and when I checked on July 8th they...

Italian queen was out in 3 days, after 5 days I noticed eggs. 9 days later eggs, larvae, few cappings. Today - 22 days later (and 19 days since queen is out)3 frames of capped brood and 2 frames with pollen, nectar (some capped honey). No eggs, no larvae and no queen to be found. 3-6 queen cells...

Hi EVERYONE! This is my first time posting, so excuse me if I sound like a newb or a little excited! I am recently seperated from active duty Air Force. My 5 years in was a great experience, but now it off to new adventures. One of my newest adventures is in beekeeping! My father In-law has been...