Last Thursday (the 22nd), I checked Hive #1 (the only hive I have now). The weather was around 60 degrees so a quick check was in order. I moved the deep to the bottom of the hive and put the supers on top - still have two supers full of honey. Mr. Ellis said the bees might have moved to the top to keep warm - I really have no idea what they're doing. I just hope they make it thru the winter.
So I have opened the top cover this past week just to make sure there are bees in the hive and they're at the top again. I will leave well enough alone.
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| A belated Merry Christmas 2016 |
Mr. Ellis and I have discussed our bee situation and neither of us have any idea what is going on - he is a very experienced beekeeper and he's at a loss as to what has happened. He has one hive - we're not sure what will come in the spring and we're hoping for the best. I have discussed with him moving my hives so they will be in more sun - since they're empty, it's not a problem.
