Ugh, one of my bee hives may have died!
Winter can be rough on a hive especially with the brutal cold winter we have been having up north. I wrapped up the hives with extra insulation to keep them warm during the winter to help keep them protected from the cold.
Winter is tough. With these unusual fluctuating temperatures (super cold then warm,) moisture becomes a problem and a killer.
I cleaned the entrances to the hives as well and then checked in to hear if any sounds were coming from them.
Heard a strong buzz in one and nothing from the other. Took my stethoscope out and couldn’t hear anything 😦
If you don’t remember, the hives were attacked and robbed by another colony right before winter set in. That already set them on a harsh road ahead but I had hope and still have hope that the hive will come alive as spring sets in.
I’ll keep you all updated and show off some of the honey I collected last year.