Stella's Social Club

[ChickenLover200]

I think he looks adorable. Even after being woken up from his nap. Bet this will be much better for him when he is out and about in those burrs.

he's cute...

 

[Happy Chooks]

what is bearding?

What is bearding? Scent of honey would be rather pleasant.

Bees beard when they get too hot. It basically means that they get out of the hive and hang in a group (pile) outside on either the side or front of the hive. It's a sign of a healthy population, provided they are not running out of room. When there is a strong nectar flow, they are trying to cure the honey (by reducing the moisture content) and extra bees increase heat and moisture. I'll get a picture of it tomorrow.

My small hive is likely bearding because they don't have a honey super on, so the hive is hotter. My large hive has a super, and so far, they haven't bearded that I've seen. They are standing at the entrance fanning and directing circulation into the hive.

 

[drumstick diva]

If they weren't bees I would love to have some fanning.

 

[mlm Mike]

Quote:

what is bearding?

What is bearding? Scent of honey would be rather pleasant.

Bees beard when they get too hot. It basically means that they get out of the hive and hang in a group (pile) outside on either the side or front of the hive. It's a sign of a healthy population, provided they are not running out of room. When there is a strong nectar flow, they are trying to cure the honey (by reducing the moisture content) and extra bees increase heat and moisture. I'll get a picture of it tomorrow.

My small hive is likely bearding because they don't have a honey super on, so the hive is hotter. My large hive has a super, and so far, they haven't bearded that I've seen. They are standing at the entrance fanning and directing circulation into the hive.
OK, thanks. Pictures would be nice!

 

[1muttsfan]

 

[Happy Chooks]

Yep, that's what it looks like.

 

[mlm Mike]

Thanks, I can see why they call it bearded now.

 

[1muttsfan]

Also because of this

 

[The Sheriff]

Jeeze... That last picture gives me the creeps! MOre so than the one of Tucker's haircut!

 

[drumstick diva]

x 2 what Mary said - ugho