Great day!

Nock · April 18, 2020, 11:01:19 PM

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Buddy mine is cutting some walnuts on a farm. One of the biggest trees had these girls in it. Big tree way over 30?. They still wanted to cut if so I came out to try my first attempt at a cutout. They dropped the tree just as I pulled up. My buddy wanted to make another cut and check on how hollow it was. I told him to put on my suit he said he be fine. Haha. They lit him up. He wanted that jacket then. He made his cut and then I took over. It was a YUGE hive. Ran about 8 ft. I was amazed they hadn?t swarmed yet and no signs of it either. None of it was damaged in the fall. Took my time and found the Queen. Frames up 7 frames. There was a lot more left but lot was cross combed bad. When I left still lot bees out but hopefully they will all work there way in. Supposed to be around 39-40 tonight so they should all go in I hope. If they can all fit. They will definitely need another box tomorrow when I get them home. I really enjoyed that. Going to crush and strain the honey. And give the landowner some.

Seeb · April 18, 2020, 11:19:29 PM

Never seen anything like it - WOW!! You?ve probably got so much adrenaline going you won?t be able to sleep!

Bob Wilson · April 18, 2020, 11:51:17 PM

Nock, good luck, and excellent photos.

van from Arkansas · April 19, 2020, 12:10:16 AM

Jackpot!!!

Ben Framed · April 19, 2020, 12:55:44 AM

You did an excellent job Nock. Like a seasoned cutout champion! Congratulations! I have done several but never from a tree. (YET) lol

Phillip Hall

Nock · April 19, 2020, 12:21:41 PM

Thanks everyone. I felt like JP. Haha

Nock · April 19, 2020, 12:28:46 PM

Went and picked them up this morning. I missed a couple sections of small comb. There was a few still covering it but nothing I could really do. Couple hand fulls. Got them to house and set them up a second box. They were still little grumpy but understandable. I?ll leave them be and check next weekend.

cao · April 19, 2020, 12:34:28 PM

I did one last year. They are a lot of work, but they are fun. Good job finding the queen.

Ben Framed · April 19, 2020, 12:51:57 PM

Quote from: Nock on April 19, 2020, 12:28:46 PM
Went and picked them up this morning. I missed a couple sections of small comb. There was a few still covering it but nothing I could really do. Couple hand fulls. Got them to house and set them up a second box. They were still little grumpy but understandable. I?ll leave them be and check next weekend.

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