Monthly Archives: October 2014

October 2014 snapshot

As of October 27th, 2014: 16 hives are under the Rausch family jurisdiction . (9 Langstroth, 7 Warre) 2 hives have died since Spring (1 Warre was clogged w/dead bees; 1 Langstroth died as a result of a poorly mated new queen) Sources for … Continue reading

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Spring 2014 shapshot

Survival through spring brood up was hard this year.  Most of my bees made it through January, but then died off as the weather warmed. As of May 1st, 2014: 7 hives are under the Rausch family jurisdiction (28% survival). … Continue reading

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