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Thanks Poly Hive - nice to know there are people who understand how cold it can be here in Aberdeenshire.. I did have a concern about the number of bees added I guess too many couldn't have been a bad thing. It was mild last night and Tuesday night and forecast for the same tonight. Tomorrow...

Bee Poo:ack2: I started beekeeping last year and have a bit of a problem with one hive from this year. The two hives I started with made it through the winter ok which is great. I got a good deal of some bees and a hive yesterday and they are busy settling in today - 17 degrees in Aberdeenshire...

Thanks a lot for the quick replys - I have read a lot of books and did a lot of searches and this bit was hardly mentioned. Think I had a bit of bee fever!! wish it would warm so I can get started and stop worrying!! Thanks again Smudge.

Hi All, Haven't opened my hives yet - too cold in Scotland maybe in July! I had a look in the entrance with a torch tonight and lots of dead bees on the floor. Had a search on the forum and found one reply that suggested that was normal and when the weather is better sweep them out to give the...

Thanks for your advice Billy more patience it is - just thought I might have be missing something. Cheers, Smudge

Hi All, We had a week of glorious sunshine in Scotland (really we did!) which ended three weeks ago. We were on our holidays that week and before we went I added a super with all new frames and foundation. When I got home and carried out my inspection and found a super with drawn out comb and...