- Removed top hive feeder. Not sure if I'll add it back on later but I doubt it'll be warm enough so I'll supplement with patties of pollen or make sugar patties if needed.
- Straightened out the hive a little...a box wasn't positioned properly on the one below
- Wrapped with roofing paper, stapled and then secured with the orange bungie cords.
- The brown lump is a bale of straw which I"ll reuse in the garden in the spring
- To the left of the hive is another bale of straw that should get another tarp to cover.
- I tried to strategically place the empty hives and the straw to block wind.
- I may pick up a few bales of hay (cheaper than straw!) to further block the cold winter wind
- Repositioned the entrance reducer and added back on the mouse guard
- I also left the hole in the top deep for a vent and another way in/out.
- I added a board to the top of the hive so it sort of gives them a "porch roof" for rainy days
There are still a lot of bees in the hive. I had to leave the super on there because it was also full of bees.
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