Hi All,
I have rec'd advice re: the hives after a swarm. I was advised to check the primary hive 2 weeks after the swarm AND then advice to wait for 3 weeks after the swarm.
Also how soon should I check the new colony for progress?
Thanks,
Sharon
First thing to look at is the bees entering the hive if they are bringing in pollen -if they are then they are fine- did you go back and check the parent hive -that is the one i would check first -or check them both at the same time 8-) RDY-B
I was curious about checking the parent hive. It has been 2 weeks since the swarm. Is it okay to look in there?? I may tomorrow if weather permits, and if you all say it is safe to do...
Thanks
you dont want to miss out on the chance to learn from the bees as they go through the changes that come from swarming -you will get a better understanding of the bees the opportunity is something you can hone your skills with-we need pics- 8-) RDY-B
No pics! I leant my digital camera to my husband for his cross country motorcycle trip to Daytona/Key West...He dropped the camera in New Orleans...it quit working yesterday...boo hoo...I will look inside the primary hive today, weather permitting!
Looks like someone will be getting a new camera! ;)
LOL Jody...if it were up to my DH, he would buy a Brownie Instamatic...LOL
Quote from: DayValleyDahlias on March 17, 2008, 12:34:23 PM
LOL Jody...if it were up to my DH, he would buy a Brownie Instamatic...LOL
Do they still make those? I haven't heard the words Brownie Instamatic in 20 years.
That's why you get it before he gets home! Ask the guys at the store if it takes good bee close ups! :lol:
Jody
Brian have I dated myself? Ack....LOL
Sharon, ooh, yep I think that you dated yourself, but that is a wonderful thing, have the most best and wonderful day, Cindi