This hive is old. This hive experienced TWO swarms this spring. We are a little concerned it won't pull through. They left the old queen and her spotty brood. We may try to pull a frame with eggs and larvae from the pond hive to help. The pond hive will be split soon and it may be that we have to combine this hive so as not to lose them completely. We also need to replace all the old deep foundation that has turned dark and unappealing, to me at least.
Regardless, we did pull some honey from it and left one full super for them as the nectar flow comes to an end soon. I am very disappointed in our harvest, however.
A special thanks to daughter who used her new camera to take some great pictures!
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Honey line shows between 2.5 - 3 gallon
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