Welcome Bill. It has been a crappy winter, and it is going to get down to 1 degree F again tonight. 
Hello from Wisconsin
I've only been beekeeping for a couple of years and have a lot to learn. The first year was great.
But this long cold winter was not so good for my hives.
But this long cold winter was not so good for my hives.
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Thanks Adrian,
After this winter I'm thinking of switching to solid bottom boards or sliding something over my screened bottom boards for winter.
After this winter I'm thinking of switching to solid bottom boards or sliding something over my screened bottom boards for winter.
Good idea, even a piece of plywood underneath will do the job.
Welcome to the board. And don't worry, it can't stay winter forever. Perhaps all this moisture bodes well for a good honey harvest.
Sheri
Sheri
Welcome: Although some may argue differently, it has been my experience that it is best to close off the screened bottom board for winter in the northern latitudes.
Welcome Bill, I have open screens all winter, they work good if you have a wind block, Seems like the bees do eat a bit more honey with it open.
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