Today when I went to check on the nucs, it was obvious that a massive robbing event was underway at the purple and orange nucs (primarily the purple one). There were bees everywhere in the air in front of the nuc. Way more bees than is appropriate for the number that […]
I decided to name my Q1 Queen Mother, Sally. All of the grafted queen larvae produced Sally 2 queens. I’m about 80% sure Sally swarmed shortly thereafter, so hive 1 now also has a Sally 2a. I am still quite happy with Sally 2a in hive 1. I also have […]
Today, on day 6 (larval age), the small nurse hives have a hard time defending their hives from robbers. I have of course some strong hives in the yard that appear to be looking for an easy meal. I have severely reduced the entrance of the green nuc, so that […]
