Just a quick update on my two colonies. My first from Brushy is doing gangbusters. Almost have filled the hive body with brood, nectar and pollen. Looking great, actually, and have hatched out the first young bees. I even added a super to that hive in anticipation of continued growth.
My second colony from Miller is about two weeks behind the first, and is working but not as strong. They do have eggs/larvae, but not in the number the first colony had at the same point. Maybe their queen is just not as prolific.
I'm happy with how things are going, and will check on them again in a couple of weeks. Really enjoying the daily Bee Update as I walk out to the hives and watch how they are gathering. They are amazing creatures.
Sara
Update on my colonies
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SaraHoward
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Hello, Old-Dog! I got mine on the 9th of April. I've got about the same amount of frames being worked (about 5), but not fully drawn out. They are only working in the middle. I didn't see eggs today, but I did see larvae, so I know the queen is laying.
The Miller bees are fine, they are just not taking off in the same way my Brushy Mt. ones did. Part of that is my first colony had the holly in bloom right outside their door. They didn't have to work as hard to get nectar and pollen right off the bat. The holly's done, and are having to roam further for food. That's my theory, anyway.
Hope yours continue to do well. How many hives have you got going?
Sara
The Miller bees are fine, they are just not taking off in the same way my Brushy Mt. ones did. Part of that is my first colony had the holly in bloom right outside their door. They didn't have to work as hard to get nectar and pollen right off the bat. The holly's done, and are having to roam further for food. That's my theory, anyway.
Hope yours continue to do well. How many hives have you got going?
Sara