Bees swarming

One of our hives swarmed jsut as we had finished dealing with another swarm cast.

[@frenchbarnrestoration]

Perfect timing, again. Were they coming or going? They do seem to like your place👍

[@ourenchantedwoodland2343]

These are going. This colony is so strong, they quickly filled 4 boxes with bees, they were packed. This is hteir second swarm in a day! Think there will be a third soon! We have 4 hives and we are very "hands off" beekeeping, so they are less stressed.

[@frenchbarnrestoration]

@@ourenchantedwoodland2343 yes, that's amazing! Is it a time of year thing? 🐝

[@ourenchantedwoodland2343]

@@frenchbarnrestoration Yes it is, always around April May, massive swarming season!! The colony becomes too big, they create a new queen, and 60 % of the colony leaves with a swarm