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My hive has crooked combs!
Cross comb usually happens for several reasons: 1. The hive wasn’t leveled and then re-leveled after a few days when the bees were first installed. 2. The spacers weren’t used in the hive correcDo I need to feed my bees?
It depends... Bees collect nectar and pollen as food, and use their honey stores as a food supply when nectar and pollen are not available. If you obtain your bees after the flowers have begun bHow do I install bees into the Top Bar Hive?
The first step is to prepare your hive. Before you install your bees, place the false back near the middle of the hive. This will encourage the bees to establish their brood nest in the front ofWhy are my bees gone?
Q. I have the standard hive, no Top bar. I live in Denver in the vicinity of Hampden and Kipling. There were a few dead bees not a lot. I did see some bees lodged in the comb they were quite a diIs the 3/4 inch gap in the top bars normal?
Q. Across the top where the top bars are in place, I have a 3/4" gap. Is this normal? A. The ¾ inch gap is an intentional design parameter of the BYH, although this space will varyDo you have provisions for a queen excluder?
With the BackYardHive you don't need a queen “excluder.” With the right management techniques and timing you can keep the brood separate from the honey stores. We typically avoid queen excludersWhat about wintering in these hives?
A. Here in Colorado we experience very cold winters. Most of the content in this article is directed toward those who live in cold winter climates. Insulating the beehive and keeping a full hiv
