Rescue Operation Working But ...

[BeeMaster2]

Sounds like that hive has a good chance to survive.
Good job.
Jim Altmiller

[FatherMichael]

Thanks, Jim.

[FatherMichael]

The rescue operation is going well so far with a lot of new bees from this $queen$ and reducing the brood space.

I really think the added insulation on the sides and covering with a couple of army blankets lets them stay warm during cool nights.

There is a small but consistent brood pattern, praise the Lord!  They might make it.

Thanks to all for the good advice on this site.

[Ben Framed]

Your persistence is paying off. I am glad to hear the good news.

[FatherMichael]

Thanks, Ben.

The warm fall is helping and I set out a community feeding station.

When we get into winter weather I'll need to do what Jim said about sugar candy, eh?

[Ben Framed]

Thanks, Ben.

The warm fall is helping and I set out a community feeding station.

When we get into winter weather I'll need to do what Jim said about sugar candy, eh?

Yes that will be a good insurance policy for sure. 

[FatherMichael]

There has been a population explosion since reducing the space and insulating the hive.  There is a lot of healthy activity at the entrance and they are bringing in a lot of pollen.

What a turn-around!

Thanks for the great advice here!

Bees are just amazing creatures, too, don't you think, to overcome the difficulties they have endured?  They went literally months without a queen due to my distractions.  But they hung in there.

Next step is to cook up some winter candy for them.