Colony Cluster February 2025

Ambassador Round Table Discussion (From start to 19:36)
Colony Member Check Ins (Ends at 22:19)
Early Spring Feeding (22:19)
Clear Domed Hive Covers (23:51)
Resources Consumed by Bees in Winter (25:07)
How Do Ambassadors Check on their Hives in Cold Weather? (26:19)
Feeding Fondant Patties (28:23)
Vivaldi Board (29:13)
Purchasing Complete Established Hives (31:10)
Swarming Concerns (32:39)
Managing Hive Capacity (35:55)
The Upside of Swarming (37:46)
Absconding vs. Swarming (38:25)
Starting with Established Colonies Instead of Nucs/Packages (39:42)
Bringing Home Already Established Colonies (41:06)
Moving Beehives (42:07)
Comparing with Multiple Beehives (46:44)
Beekeepers Downsizing their Colonies (45:14)
Harvesting Honey, not Syrup (49:36)
Switching Out Old Frames (53:59)
Saving Comb Foundations (55:51)
Assessing Overwintered Successes & Planning More Colonies (56:45)
Managing Hive Space (59:26)
The Many Factors that Affect Beekeeping (1:00:46)
Difficulties Bees Face in March/April (1:01:55)
Monitoring Food Stores (01:02:49)
Ambassador Spring Plans & Thoughts (01:03:22)
Beekeeper Stories (01:04:23)