My Observation Hive...

BeeMaster2 · March 17, 2014, 12:32:11 PM

Quote from: RHBee on March 17, 2014, 10:50:28 AM
I know I'm a little bit late but, beautiful work. That is the best looking OH I have ever seen. I don't think that my wife would buy into bees in the house but your efforts make it look great. That video was something to watch.

RH,
My wife was dead set against having bees in HER house. Now it is her hive. :-D
Jim

RHBee · March 17, 2014, 04:46:29 PM

Quote from: Moots on March 17, 2014, 10:55:05 AM
Thanks RH....As for the wife "buying into bees in the house"...Sometimes you have to go with the, "It's easier to get forgiveness than permission", approach! :-D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

You just have to know how to pick your battles. It's kinda like siege warfare. You just have to wear um down. Having an example like yours has her saying things like "Where could we put something like that" rather than "No way". I think you helped me make some headway. I'm just not sure I can match your level of craftsmanship.

Jim, I know that it would be that way. She doesn't know it yet. I think I'll attempt one in the garage first. :)

Carol · March 17, 2014, 07:06:21 PM

I could most likely get my husband to build me one...but we live in a mobile home in hurricane territory...with lots of big trees all around us within falling distance. Might be a bit of a problem if one fell on it. Have considered the enclosed porch..that way we could close it off if we had to.

Moots · March 18, 2014, 10:18:36 AM

Quick update...
Managed to snap a quick picture of some Larva this morning, I'm thinking my first larva should be getting capped no later than this Friday and I should be getting my first batch of baby bees by April 2nd.... :-D

Same Picture....with Larva marked!

BeeMaster2 · March 18, 2014, 12:14:17 PM

Quote from: Carol on March 17, 2014, 07:06:21 PM
I could most likely get my husband to build me one...but we live in a mobile home in hurricane territory...with lots of big trees all around us within falling distance. Might be a bit of a problem if one fell on it. Have considered the enclosed porch..that way we could close it off if we had to.

Carol,
That is a good idea. When I take the OH outside, some always get out between the 2 cut out doors. I just close the doors to the house. The bees always go to the windows and I just use one of those hand vacuums to collect them up and let them outside.
Jim

BeeMaster2 · March 18, 2014, 12:18:14 PM

Looking good Moots. Can you see the eggs through the glass? Even with black plasticell foundation, I rarely see the eggs even when I know that the queen just laid one.
Jim

Moots · March 18, 2014, 02:55:59 PM

Quote from: sawdstmakr on March 18, 2014, 12:18:14 PM
Looking good Moots. Can you see the eggs through the glass? Even with black plasticell foundation, I rarely see the eggs even when I know that the queen just laid one.
Jim

Jim,
with the aid of my reading glasses and a flashlight...Yes, I can see the eggs...BUT barely, the eyes aren't what they used to be.

Carol · March 18, 2014, 03:54:41 PM

If you keep posting pictures like that....Jim will definately have to make one for me. Right now he's putting windows in my supers. I like to watch the comb building process. Foundationless.

BeeMaster2 · March 19, 2014, 09:27:06 AM

Quote from: Moots on March 18, 2014, 02:55:59 PM
Quote from: sawdstmakr on March 18, 2014, 12:18:14 PM
Looking good Moots. Can you see the eggs through the glass? Even with black plasticell foundation, I rarely see the eggs even when I know that the queen just laid one.
Jim

Jim,
with the aid of my reading glasses and a flashlight...Yes, I can see the eggs...BUT barely, the eyes aren't what they used to be.

With glasses, I have good eye sight, and cannot see them in my OH. Hopefullh when I put in glass it will be better.
Jim