Dakota18B hive inspected. Eggs found. Queen found. Decided to split colony. 3 Brood frames moved to South East hive stand. 3 blank foundation frames added to Dakota18B.
Dakota18C split created at South East hive stand. Split started with 3 brood frames and 1 honey frame. Colony started with a purchased Carniolan queen. Filled frame feeder with syrup.
Dakota18A hive opened. Empty Warre box added to top. Due to hotter temperatures, daytime and night time entrance is crowded and bearding.
