Hi all,
I kept bees a few years back and sadly had to stop due to work and other commitments. I have more spare time nowadays and want to start again next year. I've visited the bbka site in regards to finding a host site but can't see the map upon downloading the agreement as instructed? I've...
It really is! I. I'd say I'm even more excited than the first time I started as I have a understanding so im less worried that I'm doing things wrong, that doesn't mean i won't be posting lots of questions lol
So after a few years out from beekeeping due to work i have now been able to get back into it.
Attracted a swarm two weeks ago and carried out the first inspection today. It was great to get back into the suit, light the smoker and open up a hive again.
So they decided to start building comb...
Hi all did anyone manage to get along to Kent county show over the weekend? The beekeeping team put on a fantastic show for the general public along with a lovely display of stands and stalls so thumbs if that's anyone of you on here 👍
Agreed! once shaken out I'll be left with 11 frames of bias/stores. Is there a way of cleaning these out so I get some spare comb or is it game over and new foundation?
Ok so the chalk brood seems to have cleared right up only two cells spotted. Still no queen seen and all brood drone. looks like I'll be shaking this colony out
Well I'm the same really 4/5 cells over a couple of frames. My only other problem with this colony is its suspected queenless and workers laying. I will try and confirm this tonight