The Honey Factory

[Apis mellifera]

The Golden West hive is well ahead of the other two hives in working in their first medium super.

That's great!

 

[R2elk]

It's was early and eyes weren't clear, didn't notice it was netting. Here around the Blue Berry fields deer will actually push the livestock wire fencing for a weak spot and create a main entrance for all to have access. At one point the fence crossed an irrigation ditch and they came in under the fence, farmer said the damn deer were using scuba gear to get in.

I watched a doe go under a fence 12" off of the ground at full run and never missed a stride.

 

[5Australorpasaures]

I watched a doe go under a fence 12" off of the ground at full run and never missed a stride.

I don't think we have enough fingers and toes to count the unbelievable things we've seen deer are capable of. Things you just go WTH.

 

[5Australorpasaures]

We were supposed to check the progress of couple's NUC that was installed 3-4 wks ago but the weather is cool and raining. They called yesterday and said the bees looked good. They are keeping them fed. Tomorrow mid 70s and sunny, bees will be anxious to get to work so we'll ride up tomorrow. Gonna let them play with the bees and show them what to look for on the frames. I will point and talk they will hold the frames.

 

[jerryse]

I had a swarm go in a dead out. Not sure when but recent. My own bees. I saw some scouts in a bait hive. Another swarm soon.