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Afternoon I'm looking for a bit of info I've so far failed to find in my books or via Google so just wondered if anyone here can point me at a good source please? I'm looking to understand when the different development stages such as pink eye, purple eye etc happen between castes. E.g...

Unfortunately, my only opportunity to check the bees this week, on Friday, coincided with a migraine that was then exacerbated by two hours in the sun and not enough hydration; result is I felt hideous and couldn't think clearly so suspect I've messed up my first swarm control, especially having...

I've been wondering, do new bees take their orientation flights as soon as weather permits after emerging or do they wait until they are of an age to become foragers? I assume the latter, but would be great to actually know!

I've got one poly nuc that's been absolutely stuffed with bees all winter. It's a Carniolan queen I bought in late last year when I thought I had a queenless nuc. The other nuc turned out not to be queenless (wasn't that a fun learning experience :icon_204-2:), so the Carni went in another nuc...

Hiya I have a weak colony that is showing fighting spirit and hanging on so far - inspection board shows small amounts of brood hatching, they've been treated for varroa and have fondant on due to no stores, insulation up top with OMF. When I checked the inspection board that had been left in...

Afternoon all. Thought I'd seek a bit of feedback on this idea so I can trap any pitfalls before I lay out any cash for materials. I'd like to try making a long national for my kids to work (and because they interest me). It would take national brood frames (not 14 x 12). I currently run...

Right, I've been checking through the hives today, to put clearer boards on with a view to taking the honey off tomorrow and starting treatment with Api Life Var. Last checks were about 3 weeks ago. It turns out that I'm the grim reaper when it comes to bees. I'm feeling awful about the mess...

Bit of advice needed regarding storing capped supers please. I'm planning on leaving each of my hives with a super of honey for the winter (unfashionable I think, but it's my first year and I'd prefer them to have the honey this winter for a number of reasons). I will probably need to treat...

Need a bit of advice re a hive I've collected today, if anyone can spare the time please. I'm giving it a couple of days to settle and will then go through it fully on Monday. It's single brood, two full supers and a super they're working on. Bursting with good natured bees. Queen is apparently...