So I went into 4 of the hives...mixed result.
Hive # 4&5.
Didn't spot the queens.......I did see brood capped and uncapped....even found eggs in box 4. I didn't dive down to the bottom box of #5.... there was no need.
Then went into hive #1 & 2.... different story.
Hive #2 only had drone comb...are the queen is gone. So I then looked at hive #1 thinking if I could find new eggs I could then move a frame over. That was the thought...as soon as I took the feeders off I realized they were very antsy and alert. I was under-dressed shorts and a T shirt ....and went in to get my jacket and jeans.
Well I couldn't find anything resembling eggs so I buttoned both up and will look later tonight after work to see if I can find some eggs for them to build out. If not I may combine the two and grab a queen as I have 4 queens on order with Eversweet Apiary.
Some successes:
1) I have stopped routinely using the nitrile gloves. Now I have a stock of them that I can use if needed....like a hot hive #1. LOL . I do use liquid smoke and so far that has worked well for me.
2) I am still experimenting with shirtless and just using my Ultra Breeze....but I'LL SPARE THE PICTURES.
3) Just a having fun
Will update this week as I think more about Hive #1 and which hive I might combine hive #2.
