Honey Bee Activities!

The workers have kicked the drones out of the hives and are keeping the inside of the hive and their queen warm.

Honeybees do not hibernate.  They exercise their wing muscles without moving their wings which generates a lot of heat.  This keeps the small amount of brood warm and keeps their honey from freezing

Egg laying has slowed and few eggs are being layed

Going into November we switch from summer mode to winter mode.  Many fewer markets but a few boutiques.  We enjoy some deer hunting, embroidering merchandise and getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas season.