Happy Friday!

This week, I talk about what has been going on at the homestead. Is Spring finally here? It felt like it for about a week but then the cold returned! I have tried to make the most of the nice weather by cleaning up and prepping the gardens, and there's just so much to do that it can be hard to focus.

Early in the episode, I give a sad update on my gecko, Pixie. Animal death discussed so please listen with caution. I also got a bit sniffly, sorry!

Then I talk about some community activism to protect our chickens, and finally I end the episode with some confusing happenings in my apiary. I'd love your thoughts on that! Send me an email at [email protected] if you have any insights for me!

With thanks to The Honey Bee Suite for some excellent articles on absconding vs swarming in honey bees:

• Why do honey bees swarm (or abscond) in the fall?
• Absconding bees or death by varroa?

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