10 hives in fall, double 8 frame deeps...
Lifted lids yesterday.
2 died out... varroa and lack of stores...
The remaining 8 vary from 2 frames bees to 6 frames bees.
I'm expecting maybe 2 or 3 more die-outs maybe.... Varroa signs and light-wieght, but flying when clear which is not often enough.
Within another month, will find a clear day @60F or above and take honey frames from any die-outs and give to remaining live hives. Will condense down to single deeps on the weakest remaining hives and the fun of the season will begin!