Went in today.
A 3# package of Italians and breed queen were installed on May 5, went in a week later to get the queen cage, which I had dropped, so the frames on either side of here were too far apart, this I learned.They had drawn comb off the topboard, which I cut off and slide the frames closer together. My wife and I swear they moved the frames apart again, can this be? I guess I need to get them closer yet.
I did not cut the comb off this time for fear of loosing brood, but then again I don't know what I'm looking at so it may not be a big worry. Are the cells at the bottom edge drone cells?
Any and all critiques are welcome, well ones that will help me and the bees.
How long before it will be ok to bother them again?
With a little smoke they were perfect ladies, no buzzing about or hitting my veil.
below is a link to my Fliker page with bee shots, I will be adding more from the beginning.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/
A 3# package of Italians and breed queen were installed on May 5, went in a week later to get the queen cage, which I had dropped, so the frames on either side of here were too far apart, this I learned.They had drawn comb off the topboard, which I cut off and slide the frames closer together. My wife and I swear they moved the frames apart again, can this be? I guess I need to get them closer yet.
I did not cut the comb off this time for fear of loosing brood, but then again I don't know what I'm looking at so it may not be a big worry. Are the cells at the bottom edge drone cells?
Any and all critiques are welcome, well ones that will help me and the bees.
How long before it will be ok to bother them again?
With a little smoke they were perfect ladies, no buzzing about or hitting my veil.
below is a link to my Fliker page with bee shots, I will be adding more from the beginning.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/