Local overwintered nucs have many advantages over purchasing yet another package of bees. Normally the nuc will have a minimum of 5 full frames of bees, a locally mated and adapted queen with a proven laying pattern showcasing brood of all ages, and is complete with stores of pollen and honey. In the spring these […]
Category: Bees
This pathway of honey bees occurred within minutes of placing a feeder on top of one of my colonies. I immediately took a step back to wonder about what exactly was going on here. The feeder is a one gallon pail and was placed upside down on top of the thin inner cover board that