After our first real cold snap, I noticed no bee sounds near the hive and saw no bees outside, obviously. So I went out to remove the top hive feeder and saw no bees in the super at the top...so I quickly closed it up again.
I then checked the front to make sure bees could get out and sure enough, I cleared a few dead bees from the entrance and bees came rushing out. So good. I still have bees.
Now we have warm weather coming for a few days so I will take that time to wrap the hive, add more sugar syrup, remove the super and ensure the dead bees are removed. I will keep the hole in the upper deep open for moisture to escape.
I will report once this is done with a photo too. I will need another bale of straw to help block wind. I think two bales in addition to the two empty hives will block wind.
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