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There's some interesting points there. Thanks

Is it necessary for bees to have a foundation for drawing comb on a frame? If I were to put a frame in without any foundation will they draw out comb, if so will it be straight?

Thanks for the advice. Time to get the bee suit out.

Yes, I've finally noticed a few carrying pollen today :hurray: it's amazing to see how many different colours they bring back. I'm so tempted to have a look inside the hive but I'm resisting. When is it a good time to inspect a new colony?

I've been observing quite a bit. Still haven't managed to notice any carrying pollen. Hopefully I'll see it soon.

Yes, there is some really informative stuff on youtube that ive been going through. Ive read that bees need pollen for proteins, lipids, vitamins etc. the bees seem be foraging well however i havent noticed a single bee carrying pollen behind their legs. Is this normal for newly settled bees...

Thanks for the tips.

Yes, I'll have to get reading. Regarding varroa mite.......is it a given that they'll enter a hive or is it just by chance. I used to keep chickens and a blood sucking mite called red mite is a horrible pest. Once they're in the coop they are nearly impossible to completely eradicate. Which is...

Thanks for the replies, ive emptied the super and put the crown board on the brood box.

I've removed the drinker, and managed to find the feeder that came with the beehive, the upside down bucket thing with the wire mesh. It's quite large so I've put it in the super by taking a few frames out. Is that a suitable place?

I'm completely new to bee keeping, what happened is my dad bought a hive but didn't get round to buying a nuc this year, he noticed a few bees that looked interested in the hive and they kept coming back day after day until one morning a swarm had settled near the hive. My got them in using the...