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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: Irwin on July 06, 2008, 01:07:44 PM

Title: Small beard
Post by: Irwin on July 06, 2008, 01:07:44 PM
I have had a small beard on my entrance for the last four morning's. Is this a bad thing?
Title: Re: Small beard
Post by: Moonshae on July 06, 2008, 01:26:04 PM
As the weather stays warmer at night, more bees will hang out on the outside, rather than head in once the hive cools down. It's normal.
Title: Re: Small beard
Post by: Irwin on July 06, 2008, 04:01:58 PM
Thank you :) Moonshae
Title: Re: Small beard
Post by: sc-bee on July 06, 2008, 04:21:08 PM
Old-timey air conditioning, go to the front porch ;)!
Title: Re: Small beard
Post by: utahbeekeeper on July 06, 2008, 10:59:46 PM
My three hives have been bearding for a month . . . been 90 plus
Title: Re: Small beard
Post by: Robo on July 06, 2008, 11:52:28 PM
It is normal,  but a slatted rack will help as it gives them more space inside to spread out.  Not a big deal, but will keep them out of the rain.
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