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Image 1 — One hive is packed, the other seems average. North Quabbin MA, USA.
Image 2 — One hive is packed, the other seems average. North Quabbin MA, USA.
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One hive is packed, the other seems average. North Quabbin MA, USA.

Just did inspections July 1st and the left hive is growing but not crazy fast. Didn't see the queen but there was capped brood and they're building well into the 2nd deep so I added the medium. The right hive was super busy, filled the middle 3-4 deep frames and well into the sides so I added the medium (it's all I had ready).

This morning, 67°f, I noticed the right hive is absolutely packed and out into the landing pad. My question is does this seem too packed? Do I need to add another deep? I have 2 more deeps ready to go ATM. The opening is larger on the white hive, about 2" high but they haven't filled it like this before so I wouldn't think that's causing this.

Edit: 1st back into beekeeping. Had hives years ago.

u/finedoityourself — 14 hours ago
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It's not supposed to be this hot in MA yet! Keep making firewood though. Face gator for protection from sun and AI.

u/finedoityourself — 4 days ago
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Massachusetts bee folks

When do you see swarms and when do you put swarm traps out? I'm in central/western MA and have a couple hives. I'm hoping to expand with some swarms if I can.

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u/finedoityourself — 1 month ago
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Clearing back from the roadside and building up the heat bank. It's almost all red & white oak with few pine logs for the sawmill.

u/finedoityourself — 2 months ago
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Some early morning dead ash take down and clean up at a fields edge to start the day. Right by the Quabbin in MA.

u/finedoityourself — 2 months ago