[milwaukee_natural_bees]

First day of 75 degree or so weather around here..2 of our package installs were about 7 frames drawn last week and we figured we'd let them be for another week before giving them another deep...Today, I see several bees in front of both hives constantly displaying the same fanning behavior we saw during package install...Is this normal or indicative of anything...?

Generally, as a new beek, I do find the fanning behavior reassuring as to the queen's presence and health but can't think of why they would do it non-stop now...

 

[mike haney]

most likely they need more ventalation-crack the top open, screened bottom board, remove entrance block etc. good luck,mike

 

[Fred Bee]

In addition to what Mike said, I'd go ahead and add the second brood chamber.

 

[Mike S]

Also a slatted rack helps too.