September 23, 2009: The Feeding Begins

Both hives are weak going into fall, so I have been starting the 2:1 sugar syrup feeding. They are going through the sugar fast. Quite a few Mussolinis drowned in the feeder due to my being stupid and not noticing that a shim was propolized to the outer cover. There was enough space for them to sneak under the lid and drown in the syrup.

This is not the most recent configuration: I removed both queen excluders and the top super from the left hive after the inspector came out. So both now have 4 boxes each. The entrance reducers are also in.

September 23, 2009: Linda's Blog

I have discovered the best blog about bees from Linda in Atlanta! Unlike me, she updates her blog regularly. I have learned so much from Linda. I followed her video for the crush and strain method of honey extraction which worked extremely well. A couple days ago, she reported on the flood that wiped out a 7-hive apiary in Georgia. The pictures are horrifying. What a tragedy for Linda!

So, check it out: http://beekeeperlinda.blogspot.com/