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Hi all,
Well things are looking pretty good in my hives. Went in today and bottom boxes are full and top boxes are pretty much 2 outside frames are food with some eggs mostly drawn out. All other 6 frames are full of brood, food or eggs. Pretty much the same in both hives.
I think it looks like it is time to and another box for honey? I have had one hatch (only one so far, installed in April).
Also I have been feeding 1:1 sugar/water and some pollen. Problem with the pollen patties is that they get very melted and rancid looking and the girls seem to leave them alone. I live in West Texas so it is getting pretty warm. I would like to add the other boxes, quit all feeding and leave them alone for a while?
Thanks for all the support for us newbies. You all are a great source of encouragement. BTW 2 weeks ago when I looked into the hives I saw a beeling hatching out! Holy cow it didn't even need a midwife:applause:
Thanks
Kelli
Well things are looking pretty good in my hives. Went in today and bottom boxes are full and top boxes are pretty much 2 outside frames are food with some eggs mostly drawn out. All other 6 frames are full of brood, food or eggs. Pretty much the same in both hives.
I think it looks like it is time to and another box for honey? I have had one hatch (only one so far, installed in April).
Also I have been feeding 1:1 sugar/water and some pollen. Problem with the pollen patties is that they get very melted and rancid looking and the girls seem to leave them alone. I live in West Texas so it is getting pretty warm. I would like to add the other boxes, quit all feeding and leave them alone for a while?
Thanks for all the support for us newbies. You all are a great source of encouragement. BTW 2 weeks ago when I looked into the hives I saw a beeling hatching out! Holy cow it didn't even need a midwife:applause:
Thanks
Kelli