Thursday, April 14, 2011

NUC # 3 CHRONICLE

May 27, 2011 - HIVED to Melissa
(post link) (link to Hive Chronicle)
SBB, DHB1,  IC, TC
  • Hived
  • Add DHB2 w/10 foundationless frames
  • Remove IC
  • Add HTF w/1 gal syrup
  • Add VB

May 21, 2011
r-SBB, DHB1, IC, TC
  • Remove Reducer (r)

May 16, 2011
r-SBB, DHB1, IC, TC
Queen Spotted = yes, frame 1
  • Balanced frames, Deep-Medium-Deep...
  • Cut out cross comb

May 5, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB, DHB1, IC, TC
  • Marked New Queen - white

May 1, 2011
r-SBB(c), DHB1, IC, TC
  • Open Bottom of SBB

April 21, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB(c), DHB1, TC
  • Add IC

April 14, 2011
r-SBB(c), DHB1, TC
DHB1 = 10 frames, Crimped-wire
                                Brood frames = 5/10
Queen Spotted = Queenless (we think)
Brood Present = yes (6-8 swarm cells)
Brood Pattern = patchy
Drone Cells = yes
Population = moderate
Condensation = no
Pests = none
  • Add all Equipment
  • Add 5 Medium brood frames from neighbors hive
  • Add 5 empty drawn Deep frames from Duchess
 
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