Recent content by WoodlandRob

Sorry for the rubbish title. I collected a large swarm a few days ago and put them in a 14x12. They have drawn lots of it out already. Very busy bees! As a beginner, I want to build comb so I can build my hives, so I'm thinking of putting another 14x12 on top and getting them to draw it out...

Sorry - location is South Cumbria. Neither down south or northern Scotland. Sounds like the consensus is to let them get their own food now the sun and flowers are out. Many thanks for all the help

Hi everyone. I have recently put a nuc into a hive, so they have a lot of work to do this summer drawing out enough comb to fill their brood box. I read that you give them sugar syrup to help them build comb - so I have done. The weather is nice, the bees are flying and collecting. Plenty of...