Fall Update

Have been very busy with my other business and haven't been able to keep up with this blog. Just a few quick notes. Had a swarm mid September and Clarence Seale was able to help capture. Long story short, it was a strong swarm, found a queen 5-7 days later, then yesterday queen was gone and no eggs.
Very frustrating, but then it's out of my control what nature does. All hives seem somewhat slow with brood but then have had some wacky cool and then hot days. Have been supplementing with winter patties with most and sugar water to the swarm hive.
Just too busy to keep up on them all but will need to move them to their winter area soon. Here's a couple photos from the 19th of Vineyard hives.