Spring is not too far away

and Honey Flow is fast approaching

This winter has been very mild.  It is very confusing to the bees.
So far this winter I have lost one hive to starvation, and that was early on. I am actively feeding all the hives at this point with the hope of saving as many as possible. 

This is the third year that I haven't treated for mites.  So far the bees seem to have adapted.  We shall see.  I know this practice is very risky.  Many folks say that with out treatment I will lose all the hives.  Time will tell.  I would prefer not to use anything in the hive that is not naturally there.

The warm weather has encouraged the queen to start egg laying and the workers have raised the temp in the hive from 70 to 90 degrees activity has increased to meet the soon appearing new bees.  I will keep checking the hives to make sure that food is available.  Lost another very small hive in Uxbridge ( expected).
will split the hive that made it thru.