I last looked in the hive a week ago. It's best not to disturb bees too much if you can help it, especially when they're newly installed. I took it as an encouraging sign that they were a little more spread out than last time (when it was cold, admittedly).
Even better, the window revealed that they are indeed building comb. I would guess they're up to seven or eight bars now. (You can click the photo below to make it larger.)
It looks like they are following the wedges, from what I can see. Maybe next week I will do a real inspection. I'm a little trepidatious about doing that, partly because I'm worried about freaking out the neighbors, should they see me through the fence.
Even better, the window revealed that they are indeed building comb. I would guess they're up to seven or eight bars now. (You can click the photo below to make it larger.) 
It looks like they are following the wedges, from what I can see. Maybe next week I will do a real inspection. I'm a little trepidatious about doing that, partly because I'm worried about freaking out the neighbors, should they see me through the fence.
I Luuurve your Bee posts!!!! Keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lynne! I hope to do a "real" inspection soon. That should make for some interesting pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe neighbors would be freaked out worrying about your safety or their safety? Or is there some other reason? I would LOVE to have a neighbor who did what you're doing. Congratulations on the comb!
ReplyDeletePam, I worry that some busybody peeking through the fence will freak out and give me a hard time. That's one reason I will try not to wear the whole beesuit, just a veil. The full-on suit gives the impression of great danger.
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