Beoceri,
thanks for sharing your hard work with us.
Down there in N AL, do you folks have to feed your bees over the winter? If not, do you leave a super on top for them?
I'm thinking about putting together a hive next spring, haven't had one in 18 years. Retirement will allow me to have the time to do it right. Will have to feed here most likely, or leave them lots of honey as we see temps well below zero every year (-26.5 this past winter)
I hope next year is profitable for you.
Geno
I don't usually have to feed during the winter unless I have a hive that is really weak, or if I catch a late swarm. Its rare, but I have picked up swarms as late as September. I run double deeps on all my hives, so the bees usually have a deep body full, or near full, for winter feed.
