More bees may 2013

I installed a queen and her entourage from another source on 5/8 in pouring rain and cold in this unpainted hive.  The bees got into my suit and hood but did not sting, maybe just glad to be out of the weather.  These are unusually docile bees.   5/11 and they are thriving.

 These are the hives Hilary installed, they are both doing fine, collecting pollen from unknown sources.

They each have an empty hive set up next to them for their anticipated swarming.  Last year we housed
swarms in hastily assembled "hives",  gave some away and several went wild.

 This hive seems to be doing the best, it was  made by Tom Kendhammer, thicker wood, better construction so is probably warmer.