Hello, everyone!
My husband and i are new to beekeeping, and so far, the experience has been nothing short of exhilarating. We recently completed our first inspection, and i thought i'd post a few photographs in the hopes of getting a little feedback from experienced eyes (we've read a few books on beekeeping, but can anything really prepare a person for being in the middle of over 20,000 honeybees?).
May 5th, 12 Days After Installation, 2 Packages of Italian Honeybees in 2 New Top Bar Hives
First Hive - No Cross-Combing, Seems Queenright
Her Majesty, The Queen
I'm almost sure i see eggs, center right ...
Larvae and covered brood ...
Not sure what's going on beneath the bustle of bees ...
Second Hive - No Cross-Combing, Seems Queenright
The Bashful Queen
Larvae and covered brood ...
Honey? Or nectar?
Such brave girls we have. The very moment the hives were closed back up, they took to the fields again to gather pollen and do what bees do.
Does that entrance look a little too crowded? Is it time to give the girls more room?
Next Saturday, we'll do our 2nd inspection (Day24). Is there anything specific we should be looking for, or just more of the same?
Thanks, everyone. What a thrill it all is!