Recent content by issy.harvey

Hi, I began beekeeping about 5 years ago. Still very confused (my bees have not read the same books as me) and I'm more observing and learning than 'managing'. I did a bee basic course but have not had a mentor. I use National hives. I currently have 2 colonies both with last years queens altho...

Hello, Newbie error but howe do I correct it? I added a second standard brood box (national hive) as I thought it would be easier/lighter for me to handle than 12x14 and queen was laying well. This hive has 3 supers on it. I went on holiday. When I went to inspect again I found the two brood...