I have unsuccessfully run one hive for 2-years. The first year they had a mite crash and the second I lost my queen too late in the summer. So, this year I am running two hives. This morning I installed two new packages and now a few hours later I see bees on one have appearing to be mostly inside while the bees in the other hive are mostly hanging outside.
The difference between the 2 hives is the one with bees inside has a 2-tray top feeder while the hive with the bees outside has a drip pail inside.
Anyone know what is happening? Perhaps the drip pail is running too much as soaking the bees is all I can think of? Your experienced thoughts please.
Thanks.

The difference between the 2 hives is the one with bees inside has a 2-tray top feeder while the hive with the bees outside has a drip pail inside.
Anyone know what is happening? Perhaps the drip pail is running too much as soaking the bees is all I can think of? Your experienced thoughts please.
Thanks.