Checking on the Bees -- Some Photos

We received bees on Tuesday, and Glenn, Michael and I went to check to see if the queens had been released from their cages so that they can begin laying eggs. Here's a glimpse of today's work....

Our Hives

Michael in his bee suit

Glenn in his bee suit

Glenn getting the smoker started

Taking the hive apart, so we can check on the bees.

Glenn smoking the bees while Michael
prepares to remove the feeders.

Lifting the frames.

Again, moving the frames to create the
appropriate bee-space between them.

Looking for comb

Healthy happy bees, drawing out comb.

One of our little workers.