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I'll be there. Craig

Correct. 10 points... Seriously though, thanks

Tonigts question is:- What is OSR? :confused:

Def 2 frames of brood and possibly a few on the third. Had to down tools a bit early due to a problem, so didn't get full inspection. I did work inwrds from both ends. Lots of stores on the outside. Any ideas on the weak guys.

Hi all. My one hive is full of bees. Brood at all stages. Looks really good. When should I consider adding a super. I live on the welsh/Hereford border. My other hive looks poor. Bees only on 2 frames. They are bringing in pollen and filling comb, but no sign at all of any brood. What should i...

Hi all, Should we have bees on fondant or sugar water at the moment? When should we consider stopping feed? Thanks.

I thought mine were special!! LOL.. Mine was wedgewood blue and a rusty orange colour

Hi all. Just a quick post to say that pollen has been brought to the hives today. Spring coud be on the way. Craig.

Hi to everyone. I am trying to prepare my equipment for next year. If I have a super full of honey and remove this to extract, do I need to add another super, or will the bees be OK untill the frames have been emptied and replaced on the hive? Thanks in advance, Craig

Yes, will be making a reducer.... Probably in the shape of an adjustable Mouse guard. No photos of that until I have the patent... LOL. Thanks Craig..... Crownboard totaly slipped my mind.

Good tip. Thanks. Craig

Yes, next time I will add a little as the 5 frames are too snug a fit. Thanks.

Hi all, Thanks for your info this morning. Here is the Nuc so far. Need 18mm padding to correct side bee space and felt on the roof. Interested in what you all think. Craig

Hi. I am building a few nucs over the next couple of days. I am just wondering how much space between the bottom of the frames and the floor. I was going for about 18 20mm. Wonder what you guys think before the saw comes into play Craig.

Thanks all. It is a Brood WBC. I will transfer to a nuc and try to get them through the winter. Get some food on for a week or so. I now think they swarmed between inspection and delivery. The supplier (Private) will see me right, but I do not like the thought of losing the bees. Might bring...

Bee inspector saw the bees a few weeks ago. Moved over 12 miles. Will have more time to assess them over the weekend.

I took delivery of a hive of bees last evenng. They have been inspected and treated. I have not seen any bees out and about today. Had a peep inside tonight.. All ten fames drawn out, but does not seem to be crammed with bees. In conparison, bees in my other hive have been working a lot of the...

Tried to put in last night.. Took about a dozen stings on my hand... Didnt go ahead. Went in tonight to put in the treatment.

Hi Thanks for your help ref the treatment. I managed to put it in this evening. whilst I am happy I have a hive crammed with bees, they used to be quite placid, but were very angry with me again tonight. Attacking me all over. I am a little worried the hive could have gone queenless... Maybe...

I went into the hive yesterday to feed the bees and add apistan, but for some reason they were a bit angry and I took about a dozen stings to my hand. I replaced to frame I was inspecting and backed off. I now have two open strips. Will I need to get these into the hive ASAP or will they be ok...