First attempt at a cut out. Started at 2:30 PM. Pulled down the ceiling and found about 12 combs - each comb was about 24" x 4". Most were brood but a couple were honey. I used a putty knife to remove the comb and put them in new foundationless frames. Then, into two deep hives I built. Couldn't find the queen on the comb, but as I brushed out the ceiling cavity after the comb was removed, I found her. She looked perfect and went right in the hive. Most gentle bees I have ever been around. It was a perfect day. Finished at about 5:30. Only my second year with two hives, but now I have three!
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Lucky you and got some nice pictures too. thanks
looks like a very nicely done job. dairy barn?
In-law's dairy farm in Northwestern, PA.
Thank you for sharing. Beautiful farm too! FG
good job looks like a good one to do for a first one
Nice pics! Thanks for sharing!
Great find. Excellent work. Thanks for the pics.
Keep us updated on how this hive does over the next month or so.