Checking in again

Since I'll be gone for a week I figured I should check in on my 2 hives. The hybrid queen was walking around looking healthy so I can leave her to get started. The Italian queen has 4 frames of brood going and is still laying eggs. I put another box on top so she won't get crowded while I'm gone. She'll also get a new bucket of syrup before I leave.

I like working without gloves. I find I get stung less often since I can feel the bee before crushing it. Working with just the veil is cooler as well.