The bees have certainly been interesting to watch. I am really trying to learn what they have to teach ... perhaps a bit more intently than they would like. This MooseBoots journey demands that I take the time to watch and learn, so I do what I must.
Yesterday was Day 17 for the
bees in the hive. I have checked that the queen was released and even
removed the queen cage. Last time, I did not see eggs or larva. So, I decided to check in again and see if I could see any eggs or larva. Wendy even wanted to get into the act. Here is what we found: 6 bars with comb in process, some eggs and larva, and some capped cells. Now, I need to learn the difference between the capped cells - honey, worker brood, drone brood, etc.
This MooseBoots journey is simply fascinating. Oh yeah, one sting on my finger ... not sure why ... the others were very calm. I guess it also goes to show that while I may know the path I am on, I certainly don't understand all of the mystery it entails.
Wow - very cool :}
ReplyDeleteI am jealous! I wish I could keep bees! I am hoping to get an observation hive in the nature center I work at soon. Love your blog. Glad I discovered it.
ReplyDeleteHope, thank you, I agree.
ReplyDeleteNorseman, welcome. I am glad you like the things you see.
Bee keeping seems like an interesting thing. Would it be possible to hollow out a trunk and use it as a hive? or would they swarm and disappear?
ReplyDeleteTorjus, I definitely think that you could hollow out logs and use them. You should check out kenyan top bar hives. Centuries ago, Greek people used baskets with bars across the top.
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