I have to say this is the coldest weather I've felt in months! It seems very early to be only in the low twenties in November although it's probably happened before. I most likely buried it in my mind as I hate the cold.
Thankfully I had already wrapped and winterized my hive and hope it helps them make it through the winter. I had added a piece of tin roofing to the top to keep the weather out but when I got home a while ago, I saw that it had blown off...even with rocks on top to hold it in place.
So I removed the tin roof and replaced it with some sheathing material, like plywood, only more porous. At least it's heavier and I hope it will stay in place. I think that helped the bees last winter.
I also removed the fence today. Last year, I waited until mid-December to remove it but with it being so cold this year, I was sure they'd freeze and I'd not be able to remove the posts. So, here's hoping that the bears have settled in for their winter's nap and leave my hive alone.
Since Thanksgiving is just a few days away, let me take this time to wish all my readers a wonderful holiday! Take a moment to thank something or someone in your life. That's what the season is all about.
My best wishes to you all!
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