We are getting closer to the point where I would think these colonies are certain to survive the remaining winter months. All 3 colonies, Wild17, WildCA18A, WildCA18B are alive.
WildCA18B was believed to bee queenless going into winter as no queen could be found and there were ZERO larva or eggs in late fall. However, eggs were now seen in WildCA18B which would indicate a queenright hive and a very conservative wild laying queen. Hive numbers look adequate but not excessive. About 2 frames of overwintered bees. Supplemental sugar board food supply looks good.
WildCA18A and WildCA18B look to have excellent numbers. Both colonies need more sugar board food supplies. Both colonies appear to have filled a Warre box each.
