Here are a sequence of photo’s showing John Hamer and Michael repopluating the observation Hive:
JH begining the op!
John, after opening the room of the hive, begins to lift out the top bars.
John supporting the swarm box in prep for Michael appearing below...
The swarm boxes were left in the hive to support the particularly strong swarm.
Biggest Drone in the World!
Michael has entered the hive from below to remove the other swarm box.
Final Removal
I just know he was sweating ……!
Replacing the top bars
Job Done!
The girls are now checking out the facilities, within 4 weeks we can expect to see beautiful drawn comb
Newbies (students) are always up for a quick look in the Observation hive when they come for their training. Unfortunately the climate is not good to the girls and over wintering them is a problem but that’s for later.
