Frigid Weather Update Jan 11-18

So it's been -16 degrees F but both hives have been humming when I've checked them.
I'd really like to get some candy (fondant) on Hive b (weak hive) but it's just too cold. If they make it through this cold snap, I'll try to put some under the top cloth.

January 3, 2016

 this photo is the bottom of my strong hive,
the photo below is the weak hive near the escape hole;

End of the year update

Well, both hives are alive and still buzzing - I listened with my stethoscope today.
I cleared the snow from in front of the mouse guards - the escape holes were open and that's where I listened.
I'm hopeful going into the New Year - we'll see where they're at come March!!

December 1, 2015 - corks out

It snowed yesterday then turned to freezing rain/sleet.
I removed the corks from the escape holes.
I meant to listen with my stethoscope, but I forgot, hopefully, both hives are alive.

My how different things can be in 24 hours

I put all four walls up today, it's rainy and cold.
Let's hope they make it - just rainy, cool, breezy.
Will be in the 30's this weekend and this rain may change over to snow. But I'm ready!!!
Stay strong dear girls!
This is my strong hive (A):

 And my "weak" hive (B):

Week 31 November 15, 2015 got the covers ready

I set up the insulated walls that I made for the hives, I put them in place with bungee cords.
It's going to be in the 30's next weekend though today it was 60!!

I went horseback riding in short sleeves!

There was a lot of bee activity at the entrances.

Week 29: Tuesday November 3, 2015 Hives doing fine

I checked the hives today - 2 full boxes of honey on Hive A with 3rd box getting honey, 4th box just white comb and they're starting a small piece of comb in the 5th box.

Hive B good bee population, top box full of honey, second box there are bees, working away.