The new queen is doing very well, plenty of eggs and larva throughout the hive. In the upper box, some of the capped brood has emerged and they are busily cleaning those cells. I moved a few frames with no foundation between frames that have been completely drawn out and have either been [...]
Sure, you’re thinking what could he possibly have to say about a hive tool. Well, I have given the hive tool much consideration and have decided that there is a huge difference in using the different designs of hive tools.
Above is a picture of the standard hive tool. It has a flat bar [...]
In an effort to better manage my bees, I decided to examine each side of each frame and take notes on what was happening. Was there brood, pollen, capped or uncapped honey in the frame, was the frame drawn out with comb yet, or was it still as of yet untouched? This is probably way [...]
