The beehive has been shut for 2 weeks.. Last time it was opened dh placed a pollen patty that he had shipped here and filled the sugar water back up. Bees seem to have been busy as usual, going and coming out of the hive. In the mornings while it's been cooler, it's taken them awhile to get out and get going. Opening the hive yesterday was an adventure of sorts. Dh accidentally let go of a corner of the frame. It hit the side and there was a small swarm. They all quickly gathered at the front though trying to find their way back in. Took only a moment for them to all go back in. No bites or stings. Because of this we did not pull up all the frames. The pollen patty had worms in it, so dh quickly removed it and after reading on the internet, will only be placing small amounts out on the frames. They had started building on the farthest from the center frame. Yeah!! Though I hope they get it built out by winter. Hoping this winter is as warm as last years.
