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Hi All, I have a colony that I didnt manage particularly well in April. Top tip - dont have a 3 week holiday in April! No one to blame but me. Anyway, they were a strong overwintered nuc that expanded far quicker than i anticipated and by the time i got to them had multiple capped QC. I couldnt...

Hi, Just had a check on activity today during a break from work and spotted one of my queens on the landing board surrounded by 8 or so attendants. I watched for a while, she seemed lathargic and the the attendants seemed to be grooming her. I checked back 45 mins later and they were all still...

Hi Her ladyship decided over the past couple of weeks to move herself up into the super where she is merrily laying. There is about 3 full frames of capped honey in there. The brood chamber below has a little bit of capped brood but is generally pretty sparce of stores. The weather is pretty...

Hi Guys! I am a fourth generation bee keeper, sadly I dont have that much experience myself as my duties mainly included spinning the extractor for hours each year and stirring bucket after bucket syrup! I thrilled that I have got my first colony through its first winter and am excited for the...