First Cut Out (photos)

mswartfager · July 28, 2009, 10:19:06 PM

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!

MacfromNS · July 28, 2009, 10:41:54 PM

Lucky you and got some nice pictures too. thanks

Kathyp · July 28, 2009, 10:44:53 PM

looks like a very nicely done job. dairy barn?

mswartfager · July 28, 2009, 11:03:02 PM

In-law's dairy farm in Northwestern, PA.

Flygirl · July 29, 2009, 12:37:14 AM

Thank you for sharing. Beautiful farm too! FG

riverrat · July 29, 2009, 12:57:08 AM

good job looks like a good one to do for a first one

RyanB · July 29, 2009, 01:09:57 PM

Nice pics! Thanks for sharing!

charles · July 29, 2009, 09:49:19 PM

Great find. Excellent work. Thanks for the pics.

Keep us updated on how this hive does over the next month or so.