Today's chore was to move the hive on the left to the right about a foot. Last week, I move the hive on the right over to the left. I want them close together when the cold weather hits. Tomorrow, I will recharge the fence to ensure it's fully charged. Last year, this was the time the bear came through a few times looking for a meal which he didn't get from my hives, but he sure caused a lot of damage around the yard. I must have posted that debacle in my blog last year. Check it around the last week or so of October.
In about a week, I think the weather is turning colder so I think I will add the cedar pillow in supers on the hives. These will catch any condensation. I also added popsicle sticks on the 4 corners of the two flat tops to give moisture a chance to escape. The peaked hive top has venting built in to the top.
My plan is to use the building paper to wrap them in. I often put a piece of plywood over the top to give some added protection from the elements. I also have some bubble pack material that I used to insulate inside the greenhouse in years past. But I don't know if it's an ok practice. I will need to find out before I do that.
I think by mid-November, these should be all insulated. I have used bales of hay in other years but thought about that insulation so I think ti may be just fine but again, I will double check with some experts in the area.
I will keep the fence charged until I'm pretty sure the bears have settled in for the winter. Someplace other than here hopefully.
Meanwhile I'll continue to enjoy these beautiful, warm October days.
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