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I did my first hive inspection on my two packaged hives. It has been exactly one week since I released the queens and 9 days since the packages were installed.
Upon inspection I found both queens were laying, pollen, nectar, and some cells being capped. Most of the capped cells were in the hive that had some comb that had partially (barely) been drawn from my failed attempt last year. The hives were calm and not aggressive at all. I had planned to go gloveless but backed out. I wish I would have as I didnt even have a bee touch my hands. I checked my SBB tray and found no mites. I was quite suprised at the weight of the frames covered with bees. I hope my back will be able to handle this hobby.
Questions:
1. Is the capped stuff honey already?
2. Didnt seem to be alot of eggs, mostly pollen and nectar. Is this normal?
Upon inspection I found both queens were laying, pollen, nectar, and some cells being capped. Most of the capped cells were in the hive that had some comb that had partially (barely) been drawn from my failed attempt last year. The hives were calm and not aggressive at all. I had planned to go gloveless but backed out. I wish I would have as I didnt even have a bee touch my hands. I checked my SBB tray and found no mites. I was quite suprised at the weight of the frames covered with bees. I hope my back will be able to handle this hobby.
Questions:
1. Is the capped stuff honey already?
2. Didnt seem to be alot of eggs, mostly pollen and nectar. Is this normal?