I'm happy to report that my one hive I started with this winter appears to be thriving. Today was warm enough for the bees to be out and about my yard as I began cleaning the greenhouse.
I remember last year, the bear came in mid-April and tore apart my hives, so I decided to electrify my fence today. I wasn't sure I could given that there's still snow on the ground. But I raised the bottom string on my fence above the snow line and put the batteries into the charger and then tested it. It showed that it was charged.
I'm nervous about a bear because last evening, I saw a grey fox traveling through my back yard so feel like animals are coming out of hibernation. It's still a bit early but I really don't want to lose this hive or traumatize them.
My goal this season is to not traumatize my bees!
