Sweet spring air

The electric fence around the hive has no zap. After the setup, and time for the solar unit to get recharged, there is that reluctant moment when you need to try it out. Reach out the long dry grass, or the hand in my case, eyes closed, waiting for the shock. Nothing. Touch again, nothing. No time to fix it and not wanting to invest the money, perhaps it is up now as a psychological bear barrier.
The girls are busy. I have been feeding them sugar water in a ratio of 1:1 to encourage brood production. In a week or so I will open up the hive and see what has become of things.
First pollen sources: skunk cabbage, pussy willow, crocuses and tulips. Then dandelions, pear, cherry, and fuchsia. We have gotten to tulips here, but are still awaiting the dandelions.