Crackling at the hive

[sandysman]

I have seen the historic threads about this phenomena but there doesn't appear to be a definitive answer for the cause. I have one hive that I know is currently queenless with a cell waiting to hatch out. If I am right it should in fact be today or tomorrow. I removed the supers today which contained OSR, when I returned the wet supers I could hear the bees crackling from about ten yards away. Most strange. Anyone got any thoughts?
Andy

 

[drstitson]

i thought crackling was when they are busy wax working.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Maybe one of them has opened a packet of crisps during her break?

 

[drstitson]

or forgotten crisp packet in back pocket of bee suit?

 

[fiftyjon]

i thought crackling was when they are busy wax working.

 

[psafloyd]

I have seen the historic threads about this phenomena but there doesn't appear to be a definitive answer for the cause. I have one hive that I know is currently queenless with a cell waiting to hatch out. If I am right it should in fact be today or tomorrow. I removed the supers today which contained OSR, when I returned the wet supers I could hear the bees crackling from about ten yards away. Most strange. Anyone got any thoughts?
Andy

Clearly they have put their feet up and are having a bag of crisps. They are entitled to SOME rest, after all...

 

[Queens59]

Always thought it was wax making but I like the crisps better

 

[sandysman]

I've checked for crisps. It could be bees and onion!

 

[beebopalula]

They are waxing their legs, but when they move it cracks at the knees.

 

[Alabamaeee]

More likely they are eating the poly hive as some of my little Nuc darlings are attempting to do at present. Poly makes a crackling sound when they attack it.

 

[victor meldrew]

I've heard it in my cedar hives!
Vm


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[Roola]

I have also heard this in my Cedar hive too.