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Like Pargyle says, a small colony in a big big space. You have definitely had a rodent nesting in there ( hence the leaves). It is way...

The population will be at its lowest round about now, so no point in rushing. As JBM says wait until they have built up again before...

I only scrape off any excess propolis that stops boxes fitting together properly or prevents frames going in and any excess wax off the...

There are bakers and bakers. I have no problem getting fondant provided they bake on the premises and not just sell stuff

If the bolt that the gate pivots on is wrongly adjusted you get leaks. It should be adjusted so that the gate opens parallel to the...

I usually use a honey gate, but recently only had honey enough for 10 jars ( remains of last years crop). I used a jug and was surprised...

I am curious how they know this, is it a lack of heat when lifting the roof, I hope they are not exposing the frames to cold. I take the...

For visits to our association apiary we insist on newly washed suits. Clean plastic/latex gloves. Any hive tools must be clean and...

All mine are OK so far, including a tiny colony dummied down to 3 frames in a polynuc. However the real danger period is now and next...

Well done for signing up to a course. However a weekender will skim the surface. Try you local assoc and see if you can join their...

I doubt whether either colony would be strong enough to benefit from the OSR flow. Too ambitious.

Welcome. I hope you come to love and enjoy this beautiful hobby. The fact you are asking for somebody to come and look at your bees at...

Initially I built a Kenyan top bar to run alongside my Nationals. It taught me a lot about bees. After several years I converted it to...

Yes JBM. I have experienced similar. Changed their minds when surrounded by bees ( and I had chosen a well behaved colony). Mercifully...

Standard National for me too. I found 14x12 frames to be unwieldy because of their size. I agree with ericb above. Wait until after your...