Went to go look at how hive 5 is doing today seeing that the temps are about 60 again. This hive is at a special outyard at a residential location being looked after by a conservation partner of ours.
Upon arrival, it was easy to see that this hive is not only active, it is booming with activity. The very nice lady, Sharon, who is acting as caretaker of the hive has been carefully watching and keeping sugar syrup out for them on every day that they have been able to fly.
We put a candyboard on top for them as they are getting near the top of the hive. They should do well for the remainder of this winter providing no extraordinary situations arise.