>1. What is the longest time to keep the hive open? The temp was in the mid
>60's. ... I must have had it open over an hour.
 
Don't leave it open any longer than necessary.
>
>2. I went into it again Sunday  Could not find the Queen. I saw larva in
various stages >and saweggs and I saw capped brood. Somewhere I read that if
the queen dies that a
>worker will start laying eggs but the brood will be all male. Is it a drone
>or a regular size worker that is a male?
 
The biggest mistake that new beekeepers make (I was told) is to over
manipulate the hive. You saw the various stages of larvae. That is usually a
good indicator of a healthy hive. Drones are the males. ALL the workers are
female.
 
>4. There are a lot of frames that have old black comb that is misshaped and
>hard. I am thinking of starting to swap it out and let the bees start
>a-new. Comments?
 
Definately. I read an article lately in one of the bee magazines (American
Bee Journal or Bee Culture) that said definately replace the old black comb.
Your bees will thank you.
>
>5. I placed a new super on top Saturday but there were almost no bees in it
>on Sunday.
 
Unless there is a honey flow going on, they will not do much in the super.
 
>6.  I am really trying not to were gloves so I can be gentle but I really
want to >minimize the getting stung part.( I have very sensitive skin...:))
 
I found that I personally got stung more wearing gloves than when I didn't.
Guess I worked more carefully. :)
 
Here's to a bountiful crop!
 
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