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Truck recap from Cow Pasture Apiary – February 20, 2026.

No need for a full work-through today — just recovering empty jars and feeders. But this visit raised a few important considerations.

Fence & Safety

With the fence compromised, cattle can get too close while I’m working hives. When you’re elbows deep in a box, you don’t always hear or see them coming. A startled or curious cow can cause real injury. Securing the fence is becoming a priority—not just for the bees, but for safety.

Consolidation Decision

I considered consolidating the weaker hive down to a single deep.
However, upon inspection, the top box was full of nectar and Norroa treatment. Leaving it in place keeps those resources available if the colony survives.

If I had consolidated earlier:
• Resources would be tighter to the cluster
• Less empty space to manage

But removing that top box now would mean removing valuable stores.

Time will tell if that was the right call.

Treatment Timing

Part of the reason I’m pushing Norroa now is temperature. It’s also acting as a feeding supplement.

When cold snaps hit:
• Bees stay clustered
• They won’t move far to access food
• They can starve with frames of food nearby

If they consume the treatment now—before the next cold spell—I believe their survival odds improve.

Beekeeping isn’t always about perfect decisions.
It’s about informed ones.

“It’s honey with a J, and a Jeff with one F between two E’s.
That’s honey boss.
And this is my office.”

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📍 Location: Cow Pasture Apiary – Louisiana
📅 Date: February 20, 2026
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