The bees seem fine. As it warmed up, both hives starting flying around outside - very active. I have no idea what they're doing, they just seem to be flying around the entrance. There were lots of them at the feeders. Curiously, there are a number of dead bees in each one. I don't think anything is killing them in there, so I wonder if the workers are treating it as "outside" and using it as a trash can.
I decided to go in at dark and remove the dead ones, but some were still feeding. I thought they stopped for the night, but it looks like they keep on going - a bunch of little Everready bunnies. The main hive was active as well. I guess it makes sense since the hive is dark all the time - they must not need light to keep working.
The porch feeder is almost empty. I'll try again in the morning to remove the bees and replace the feeder. It will be colder so maybe they'll be quiet enough.
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