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Hi everyone, I just did my second full inspection, after two weeks of receiving a nuc of Carnolians. Good weather has arrived in the West Country! I'd be grateful for some advice. The summary of my inspection is as follows - I would remind people that I am a novice. Frame 10 - Being built out...

Quick one - over the last couple of days there's been steady activity with pollen coming in, and things quietening down late afternoon. Just now (17.30hrs) I noticed a sudden spike in activity - see video - there are lots of bees departing and arriving, and a few Nasanov fanning at the entrance...

Dear all - quick one - I have newly installed hive of Carnolian bees, and they seem to be doing well. I installed them from a healthy 5 frame nuc last Friday and so there (were) 5 frames of new foundation. The weather as you know has been awful, and it's been very cold, so I put a top feeder on...

Dear All, A couple of questions please - I have a WBC hive and the Crown board has two oblong holes with 2 Porter escapes. I'm due to collect my first nuc tomorrow, and will need to feed them once they are ensconced. I have a round rapid feeder. I'm assuming that I place the hole of the feeder...

Morning all - I have no apologies for asking a basic question - I'm a beginner! Would there be a problem if a hive containing Carniolan bees was sited adjacent to a Buckfast or native bee colony? I suspect not, but I rather not start a local bee war. The reason that's a possibility is that I'm...

Hi everyone, I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of my new hives and looking to collect a couple of nucs later this month. Do please excuse me if I ask some daft questions! After all - "experience is the name that people generally call their mistakes" Cheers Jon L (Bath)