Earlier this spring, these hives were aggressive. Like most newbees, I worried it might be genetics, or African strain, but you beeks helped me see it was because there were hive problems... namely queenlessness, robbing, and swarming. But I have been correcting each hive problem. Now they are as gentle as can be, while we work around them.
That is good news, however if the bees were queenless then the genetics were changed. Maybe same mom genetics but different dads. Robbing sure has effects and makes bees testy, wait until July and August. I raise Italian bees and other than African, Italian are the worst robbers.
I like your long hives, I always wanted one just to try, also an observation hive. Someday.
BTW: anybody hear from Salty in Florida?
That is really awesome Bob. Congratulations. :grin: :grin: :cool:
Your doing very well!
Congratulations Bob. Glad it worked out.
Jim Altmiller