Today marks 15 days after installing the bee package. The weather here in PA has been spotty over past 2 weeks, a few nice days but also some cooler and rainy weather too.
I will preface by saying I really don't know what to expect since this is my first hive and I have only the benefit of the reading and the podcast-listening I've been doing. I have been keeping the feeder stocked with 1:1 syrup, and they have been sucking it down. On the nicer days, there's a good amount of activity. Today I watched the entrance for a while and could see the girls returning with pollen.
I was a little surprised that the bees weren't further along, as I didn't see any of the brown comb for brood. Is it too early for that yet? Of the 10 frames, I'd say 3 have lots of activity and comb building, another 4 have just light activity, and 3 have nothing at all. Perhaps more knowledgeable folks can comment if this looks normal.
My bees were installed in a medium hive body, on black foundation.
I will preface by saying I really don't know what to expect since this is my first hive and I have only the benefit of the reading and the podcast-listening I've been doing. I have been keeping the feeder stocked with 1:1 syrup, and they have been sucking it down. On the nicer days, there's a good amount of activity. Today I watched the entrance for a while and could see the girls returning with pollen.
I was a little surprised that the bees weren't further along, as I didn't see any of the brown comb for brood. Is it too early for that yet? Of the 10 frames, I'd say 3 have lots of activity and comb building, another 4 have just light activity, and 3 have nothing at all. Perhaps more knowledgeable folks can comment if this looks normal.




My bees were installed in a medium hive body, on black foundation.