We checked the bees on the 7th just to see if they are starting to fill out the plastic cell foundation. There is a bit of wax on one side of one frame where they are filling in between the side of the foundation and the side of the frame. We didn't get any pictures because Geek2 got stung on his lip, and Geek3 ran out of the back yard screaming.
I guess we will be ordering some jacket/veil combinations pretty soon. GloryBee has them for $16, plus hive tools for $2.35.
We also pulled out the feeder since the weather is now warming up. I am seeing quite a few bees going in with pollen on their legs, so I'm guessing the rest are carrying nectar. I have come to notice that the drones make a lot of noise, and their abdomens are very big. In many ways, they are very caricaturish.
I am hoping to check them out today and see if there is any wax on the plastic foundation yet. If not I am probably going to order some wax foundation and replace the plastic. I am out of town next week, and Mrs. Crunchy asked last night if I would be OK without my bees. I think there will be some withdrawal there (-: . The really funny part is that I have been calling them "my girls". Oy VEY!
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