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Spring is here
Bees are alive and well and well on their way to establishing them as strong and healthy colonies. After 2 seasons of beekeeping with Top Bar Hives I can say that bees love their home. Top Bar Hive seems perfect for natural, low intrusion, sustainable beekeeping. You can expect at least 10kg honey each year with one to two swarms that allow you to expand your beekeeping operation or sell swarms for profit. If done simple it can be quite lucrative alternative to commercial equipment used today around the world.Here are some signs of spring :)
First photos of bees in 2010 !
Beautiful sight :)
Young bees in top bar hive
Two photos of what I think are young bees. They are smaller and darker and they look like from some horror movie ;) While I was looking them I think I saw them "painting" the inside of the hive with propolis but I may be wrong here. If you have any comments or you think I am wrong here post it please ;)
Photos from top bar hive inspection
I made quick inspection of my beehive the other day and bees seem to be doing alright. I am happy to say that I see young bees flying around so that means that first newborns since I populated the hive are out. A lot of stress that I was feeling earlier is now gone since queen seems to be doing ok and she is happy laying all around. Workforce is building up and I hope my bees will prepare for winter good in my first year of beekeeping in top bar hive.
