Sorry it's a day late - had family obligations last night...
I came home to find several bees out and about, so figured it was warm enough to transfer them to their new homes.
My boys wanted to help, so one suited up, while the other appointed himself official photographer. My daughter thought it would be best if she let the dog out for protection and stay a safe distance away in my jeep
As for the nucs themselves, they were a bit different then i had expected. Several frames had been repaired (metal braces on the frames) and the comb was wonky on several. I had to scrape propolis off the ends of the frames to get them to fit in the super. The rest made up for it though, as they looked like newer comb, and was straight. I am not saying I was expecting virgin frames and comb, but was hoping for something that would be a bit easier to install... Is this normal on a nuc?
As for installation, it went fairly well. just a bit of trouble with the tenth frame, as some of the wonky comb made it tight.
I just hope i didn't roll a queen while sliding frames...
here are some photos as promised...
Extra frames in Jeep. Sure is nice to have (mostly) drawn comb to add to the nucs!
Quinten and I ready to work!
Smoking the nucs
Elijah though it was cool to see the foragers returning with full pollen baskets.
some of the wonky comb... maybe I was way off in expectations?
This is more what i had in mind....
Added some syrup until the new comb has been drawn, or more than dandelions are in bloom, whichever comes first.
all happy in their new home (we hope)!
Not pictured is the bricks we put on top of the covers after the photo was taken...
