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Title: My first inspection photo
Post by: oldenglish on April 20, 2009, 03:54:17 PM
Even though my kid did not do a great job on getting the picture in focus the queen is easy to find. This hive was 12 days old when this picture was taken and they have several frames looking like this.

(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1527/framecheck2.th.jpg) (http://img228.imageshack.us/my.php?image=framecheck2.jpg)
Title: Re: My first inspection photo
Post by: Shawn on April 20, 2009, 07:56:34 PM
Nice photo. This will be the first year for me going foundationless. Hope starts out looking as good as that.
Title: Re: My first inspection photo
Post by: Irwin on April 21, 2009, 07:36:56 AM
Good for you that look's great. Is that an alder tree in the back ground ?
Title: Re: My first inspection photo
Post by: oldenglish on April 21, 2009, 11:35:51 AM
Quote from: Irwin on April 21, 2009, 07:36:56 AM
Good for you that look's great. Is that an alder tree in the back ground ?

yes that is alder
Title: Re: My first inspection photo
Post by: oldenglish on April 22, 2009, 03:43:28 PM
Here is that same frame just 5 days later, you can see what looks to my to be a nice brood pattern.

(http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/6134/brood1.th.jpg) (http://img238.imageshack.us/my.php?image=brood1.jpg)
Title: Re: My first inspection photo
Post by: Shawn on April 22, 2009, 10:58:52 PM
They sure are going strong. Are they working any other frames?
Title: Re: My first inspection photo
Post by: oldenglish on April 23, 2009, 01:02:21 AM
Quote from: Shawn on April 22, 2009, 10:58:52 PM
They sure are going strong. Are they working any other frames?

Yes they are, this hive has seven frames that look real similar to this one
Title: Re: My first inspection photo
Post by: Shawn on April 23, 2009, 03:00:33 PM
Well, I get my package on the 28th so Ill see how they do, Hopefully just as good as your pictures. I am using some old plastic frames I cut out to make foundationless. I think Ill spray the starter strip areas with sugar water to help. Great pictures.