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Beekeeping => Swarms, Cut Outs, Trap Outs and Bee Trees => Topic started by: Perry on June 17, 2017, 05:57:20 pm

Title: Swarms draw comb!
Post by: Perry on June 17, 2017, 05:57:20 pm
I caught this swarm on a Wednesday and moved it to a yard that night. On Monday morning the landowner called to say she thought they were swarming and sent me this pic.
(https://s7.postimg.cc/p8om48l13/20170613_151628.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/p8om48l13/)

I said that they were just bearding, not swarming, but I would be over the next day to check it out. On Tuesday I arrived and opened the hive. I had hived the swarm on 2 frames of drawn comb and 8 frames with new wax-coated plastic foundation.
I found all 8 frames of foundation completely drawn and filled to the brim with nectar, not room for another drop. I immediately dropped a second deep and a honey super on!
Clover is just starting so hang on to your hats, it could be a wild ride for the next few weeks! :D :eusa_dance:

Title: Re: Swarms draw comb!
Post by: 40 Acre Bees on June 18, 2017, 09:42:14 pm
I can only dream of our bees doing something like that!!!!!!
Title: Re: Swarms draw comb!
Post by: Mikey N.C. on June 18, 2017, 10:05:52 pm
Soundz like glory day's.