Ryan and I got back from Denver on Wednesday night and I was very anxious to check the bees. When I walked out with the flashlight, I was stunned to find a fist-sized cluster of bees hanging around outside the hive opening. As I continued to shine the light, they dispersed and went inside.
Over the past few nights, we have witnessed the same phenomenon. Ryan and I think it may be because the colony is growing and it has been really hot at night so they cluster outside to cool off. I’m going to go see Ken tomorrow at the Farmer’s Market and ask him.
The bees have begun to draw out one of the empty frames, but have barely touched the others. I’ve decided to feed them so I’m going to put three jars of simple syrup in the hive tonight to see how they take to it.
The are definitely increasing in numbers, however. And the queen is healthy and laying brood.
ALL HAIL THE QUEEN!
Ryan and I found the queen today! She’s so beautiful and easy to spot, I wondered how we missed her before. Here she is in all her glory. Look for the red dot.
Can you do another picture and draw a red circle around the queen, cuz, I just can’t see her.
Michelle
Comment by Michellebirdsongjohnson@gmail.com — September 15, 2007 @ 5:58 am