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    Visiting Bees

    Thanks for the reply. I have a spare 14 12 national. Would it be wise to put the combs in that in the same location
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    Visiting Bees

    I have a poly nuc with 2 frames of old foundation which I have left in my garden over winter. I have noticed that over the last couple of days that about ten or so bees visit it and also go in and out during the day. However they do not stay but return the next day. Any ideas on what is happening?
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    a problem with my hive

    Hi. Thanks for all your replys. The bees are now in a poly nuc and seem to bee doing much better. I have treated them and also fed them. Fingers crossed they will make it through the winter.
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    a problem with my hive

    Thanks for your reply. I am pretty new to beekeeping so don't understand the varroa load. She is laying but not too well. I have heard that the treatment of varroa can stop laying. Do you have any suggestions? Im really stuck with what to do.
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    a problem with my hive

    I was thinking of trying that. Thanks for your reply. I will give it a go.
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    a problem with my hive

    Hi. I have a relatively new hive. A national 14 12. I have drawn comb on 4 frames and brood on 4 sides of the four. The Queen is still laying but they have no stores. They are bringing in pollen and I have feed them some sugar solution last week. I am concerned that they are not going to make...
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    New beekeeper

    Thanks for all your replys. Good tip on reading the books. Will keep you posted on my endevours.bee-smillie bee-smillie
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    New beekeeper

    HI Im new to bee keeping. Ive got someone who is helping me but have no bee yet although I have a 14 12 national hive and a place to put it. I am assuming it is too late in the year to start stocking with bees.
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