I'll have to calculate the week #'s and day count later... but here's a little bit of an update on where things stand... I'll try to get pictures up within the next day or so. I will correct any inadequacies in this post when I look at the pics.
Hive #1) still only about 9 drawn frames, maybe about 1 frame-worth of syrup/nectar (MAYBE), no capped honey, some pollen stores, drones are not an issue (acceptable amount), plenty of brood in all stages, but there's really only 4-ish (maybe 5) frames of bees. They are taking syrup fairly quickly now, I just don't know what they're doing with it. I'm sure it's too late to get a new queen from my original supplier, and is it too late in the year for a re-queening to be beneficial in New England?
Hive #2) plenty of bees, maybe about 14-ish drawn frames, some capped honey, plenty of brood in all stages, pollen stores, syrup/nectar stored, they seem to be moving along. I moved some of the lower full frames into the upper deep in hopes of getting the bees to better disperse themselves in the hive. the entrance is always chock-full of bees. This hive is sucking down syrup like it's going out of style. I placed a MAQS (formic acid) pad in this hive because last week I saw some mites in Hive #3 next to it. This was recommended by the manufacturer.
Hive #3) very strong! TONS of bees! honey stores, pollen stores, tons of brood in all stages, 16-ish frames drawn. This hive is also sucking down syrup like it's going out of style. I moved a few full frames to the upper deep because the bottom of the lower deep, as well as the entrance, is even more packed with bees than that of Hive #2. I placed a single MAQS pad in this hive as well. This is the hive I saw a 5 or so mites in last week. I only used 1 pad per my call with the manufacturer. I spoke to this in another thread I started in the "Pests & Disease" category. I recommend reading that thread if you're seeing mites. I included some great advice I received from the MAQS manufacturer.
I'll try to get some pics posted soon. Life has been N-U-T-S lately!