Not so busy bees

The almost constant rain has meant we haven't been near the bees since putting the Super on and I was expecting to find that a few frames would be nicely drawn out by now. Instead, on removing the crown board a pitiful number of bees were in the super, and not one single frame has been drawn out. In fact, there are several holes in a few of the frames where it looks as if the bees have been nibbling at the foundation.

Why???? Admittedly, when we put the super on, I managed to drop quite a few of the frames - did this damage them in some way and the bees are voicing their concern? Or can they just not be bothered? Is it the effect of ten days of rain?

We need to do a proper inspection this afternoon (assuming the rain stops) so at least we can check that all is normal in the brood chamber.

One last thing - I have found another bee blog - http://beehivejive.wordpress.com/
Not sure how often it is updated but another beginner!