how many hives you have going into winter

bayouboy · November 16, 2011, 12:31:09 AM

1st year,one hive,hope it makes it.

schawee · November 16, 2011, 01:45:35 AM

oh, it will make it .

Ignots · November 24, 2011, 02:16:45 AM

I have 4 hives, 1 TBH and 3 Langs. The 3 are 1 of 2 deeps and 2 of 3 deeps, the TBH also has a full 10 frame deep mounted on top of it from the rear that is fully stocked with access from the last 6 bars each shaved 3/16" giving access. All are very well stocked and full of bees so hoping everything makes it through. On colder days I place my ear on them to listen to the humm...they all sound well. On warmer days they are flying, I know not where to...

T Beek · November 24, 2011, 10:53:54 AM

Taking their proverbial release perhaps :-D or removing dead or other trash when able.

thomas

ccar2000 · November 25, 2011, 12:00:05 AM

Two hives. I have not had a hive survive winter yet. I feel good this year.

splitrock · November 25, 2011, 08:28:17 PM

I have 40 hives going into winter. Today may have been be the last day of bee activity around here for a while, and boy were they busy.

Joel

BeeMaster2 · November 27, 2011, 10:22:31 PM

Quote from: splitrock on November 25, 2011, 08:28:17 PM
I have 40 hives going into winter. Today may have been be the last day of bee activity around here for a while, and boy were they busy.

Joel

Joel,
How high do your hives get at peak season? What is you average pounds per high?
I have heard that you get some pretty good flows.

Michael Bach · November 27, 2011, 10:52:52 PM

13 hives. Just finished beekeeping for the year. Oxalic acid, wrapping, upper vent, mouse guards, and candy boards (if needed) have been done/installed and see them in March.