First year beekeeper with 2 hives 6 weeks new. My area is full of blooms and the bees are busy.
Last week I added 2nd deep boxes to both hives, both with 10 frames of foundation. The bees have now gone back to the sugar water at a fever pitch. Should I keep filling it or just let them forage?
Also, both hives have screened bottom boards with removable plastic bottoms. The temps are in the mid 80's days and low 50's nights. Should I remove the plastic bottoms ?
Thanks for any advice.
Rob
Last week I added 2nd deep boxes to both hives, both with 10 frames of foundation. The bees have now gone back to the sugar water at a fever pitch. Should I keep filling it or just let them forage?
Also, both hives have screened bottom boards with removable plastic bottoms. The temps are in the mid 80's days and low 50's nights. Should I remove the plastic bottoms ?
Thanks for any advice.
Rob