Hive busy with drones

[IPMoody]

Day 3 of being an official beekeper and the novelty of watching my progeny hasn't worn off yet! I was struck by the number of drones flying in and out of the hive (and their size!). I have 6 frames recently transfered from a nuc, 3 fresh frames and dummies in the remaining space. There were no queen cells when we transferred the frames across on Monday but didn't note how many of the cells were drone.

I'm not overly concerned, but it seemed like a good excuse to get involved with the forum and use my new avatar (one of my girls returning to the hive, in between the Hagrids of the bee world!)

 

[susbees]

Welcome . Watching is free (makes a nice change!). Enjoy!

 

[psafloyd]

Day 3 of being an official beekeper and the novelty of watching my progeny hasn't worn off yet!

I beg your pardon? I love my bees, but not that much. Not literally...

 

[psafloyd]

Oh, and welcome.

 

[For want of a better word]

OH YES HE DOES !!!

 

[Rosti]

OH YES HE DOES !!!

I don't think it was ever proved to the satisfaction of the court

 

[barratt_sab]

Welcome.

You may be interested in a recent thread about numerous drones in a hive - here:

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=10877

Also, you might be interested in "At the Hive Entrance" by H. Storch, which I found very informative in helping to decode what's going on whilst watching the bees going about their business. You can get an electronic copy from the internet for nothing, if your scruples will stand it.

Happy watching.