I'd appreciate some thoughts...
I joined this fantastic hobby last year with a purchased nuc. All went well... and I was quite proud of getting the ladies thru the worst summer for some time in good order.
However, they didn't make it thru the winter. A mentor took a look at what was left and...
Thanks friendlies!! I think I have a duff BB. The frames are flush with the top and bttm resulting in an issue when I try to put a super under it.
Off to the shop...
:-)
As a local responder for the ambulance service I agree with the above... and would stress that AS SOON as you sense something out of the ordinary then 999. Seconds count in this situation and it can go badly wrong with very little notice. Get a crew mobile to you at the EARLIEST opportunity...
LOL... I set up a large bucket with some bricks when they first arrived because I was worried they'd be thirsty... turns out I should've set up an umbrella instead!
Thanks for your replies. This was initially a five frame nuc. Now housed in a national (with one frame removed and replaced with a dummy to help a novice with inspections). They have drawn all but one frame and have brood on all but two frames. Right now they have some stores because they've...
Folks,
I'm new... so be gentle!
I've been feeding my 8 week old nuc intermittently based on their level of stores over the last few weeks. And they have been duly drawing comb and increasing in number. I was wondering if when I see pollen arriving I can presume that nectar is also coming in. Or...
I have a 3 and 5 year old... the eldest is learning so much about the bees as well as how to behave around and respect them. She has her own suit and nags endlessly when she knows we might be doing an inspection. It's becoming routine for her to sit and watch the comings and goings and spot the...