Yesterday it was so warm that the bees were out in force, but I wasn't able to get into the hive because I was out running errands.
It was warm today, although not as warm as yesterday, and I decided to check on my bees. These bees have never seen me and my guess was they were going to be pretty fierce. My smoker was at the ready in case I needed it.
The winter cluster is definitely in the top box. The "fondant" I tried to make has crystallized. And the bees were angry!
When I removed the fondant off the top of the box I was attacked by about 20 bees. I didn't get stung, but it wasn't because they didn't try. I had a puffy coat on underneath my bee jacket which probably really helped save me. Those little buggers were really aggressive and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they get more relaxed as Springtime arrives/
I took the frames out of the freezer last night and put them on the hive today. I have three frames of capped honey in the middle and two frames that are almost empty aside from some pollen. I'm hoping the pollen that in the box is enough to stimulate the Queen to start laying when the time comes. I'm told that she won't lay eggs if all there is to feed the bees is honey. I'll keep you posted!
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