Thanks Enrico bees all happily in orchard.The hive they arrived in is ok on the outside and i can keep indefinitely so no immediate panic. Really excited,will attempt my first hive inspection this weekend if the weather is warm as at present no idea how many bees there are. thanks for your help.
Thanks for the welcome. Unfortunately it was too wet and cold to do much at the first apiary visit today.We had a quick look at the hives site etc. hefted two and made a few frames. Have since learnt that the free hive is a commercial one. As I have no idea of state of frames number of bees etc...
New beekeeper in North/Mid Devon.
Really Keen to link up with other local beekeepers in the area. Have just completed the 10 week course and head to the club apiary at the weekend.
however just been offered a full hive of bees today,in order to get started.