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Saw somewhere that if you put a board under the box which you graft into for about half an hour it improves acceptance. Guess this triggers emergency response?

I’ll update it then. Thank you

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Why is having only one hive in double brood an issue. I have others on single.

Boiled linseed?

Going to have a go at queen rearing next year. I only need 5-10 queens. I would like to have a go at grafting. I have a colony which is very vigorous and is overwintering on double brood I plan to use. Is there much difference between the Cloake board method and the Ben Harden method?

I’m using the Thorne silicone mould. Works ok. I’m only making starter strips at the moment but plan to make full sheets and hot wire them in once I get better at it🤣 There is a really good video by Tim Rowe (way out west) on YouTube which shows rolling flat sheets of wax making them pliable...

I know rolling made them flexible so wondered about rolling in the mould.

I’m using a ban Marie from thorne so it is a bit guesstimate probably

Thanks again. My plan is to only use it in brood frames. I’m planning to wire some then use the foundation as starter strips

thank you. I cut the lacy bits off. Maybe will try again at slightly hotter do as to make it run more. Thanks again

Thank you. That’s what I wanted to hear. The first few runs have been cut into starter strips for wired frames. I’ll give the big sheets a go now🤣🤣

Hi So just tried to make my own foundation with a silicone mould. I’m not too upset with results but they are thicker than standard foundation. Is this going to be a problem? Does thick wax foundation have an effect on bee space and cell size? Am I over thinking this?😁 Thanks for help BE

My AMM ladies enjoying autumn feed of figs that have gone over.

To me like nectar😂😂. My wife thinks so too and has become as possessive as the bees about it😁 Yes it’s been a great first year. The cider apple trees have fruited well which I like to think is down in part to the bees as well, but may be the weather! looking forward to a good autumn brewing of...