I have 2 hives and have a syrup feeder on both. On one there’s a dam of dead bees preventing the syrup being taken. The other hive has an identical feeder and the syrup is being used.
Grateful for any advice as to what I’m doing wrong.
Having seen the freezer recommendation, I have a small freezer that takes 12 frames at a time. How long do I need to freeze them before putting the next 12 in?
Thereafter, they’re stored in a sealed box.
Hi Andy
As a newbie myself, I can support fully Enrico’s statement about the support and advice available on here. Not only that but the entertainment value of the ‘4 beekeepers, 5 different opinions’ is great.
My in-laws parents live in Cleator
I have a Langstroth hive for sale.
There’s 3floors (2solid, one mesh with varroa tray), brood box plus 2 supers, 2 QEs, 2crown boards, 2 roofs (1 flat and 1 gable metal covered) unassembled frames and foundation. £100 ono
Location near Andover Hampshire
As a complete beginner, I have found this thread both educational and worrying in equal measure. Brief background; a single hive from a experienced beekeeper (60+ years). Probably a bit miffed as he thought I had a local mentor but a miscommunication as no mentor. Struggled through the summer...
Thanks for all your comments
Long story cut short; my mentor has been unable to support this year. So it’s been books and YouTube.
It’s my first hive and was a nuc in the spring with a super put on early summer. Lots of laying and storing and they look to have enough stores (?).
Did varroa...