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Last inspection you were clumsy and squashed HM, they made a new one, now you wait and see.

As anyone suggested you get stung first (by a bee) it might not be for you if you are allergic?

Why have you put an empty super above the crown board?

I have hives on my allotment and so far no problems, most other allotment holders are pleased to see them, and I spend more time talking about the bees than gardening these days. Check with your committee, you might find that pigeons are not allowed since they produce nothing, they are not even...

Might it depend on the size of the TB? I have a TB which I'm hoping to use this year and was hoping I could just shake a swarm in, and leave them to it.

I find it quite amazing how the time just flys by, sitting and watching the bees coming and going. Tomorrow I must get on with the allotment for a change, the weeds are taking over.

I think you will find you are wrong.

I just use a homemade "Nuk" that holds 6 frames. Its usually big enough, and has a closeable access hole.

Bees don't have fathers, only grandfathers.

Best to have at least two. You'll find out why in due course. :)

I usually have disposable latex gloves over Marigolds, and change the disposables after each hive.

Most keepers wear protection when opening the hive. Pick a nice sunny day when you try it, the girls are happiest then.

Find yourself a queen, put her in a queen cage, and hang it around your neck. Her girls will join you. Good luck.

:rofl:

A surprising number of bees out flying, despite the drizzling rain

Charlie is ok, but just a tv presenter. Bees are very fashionable just now, she is just exploiting it.

Before you carry out a full inspection, kick the side of the hive, this will put the bees into the air and so lighten the hive.:)

Agreed.^^^^^^ I have pick them up and put them on the landing board and watched them walk back in.

No chance unless Chris is a girl:)

What did I do today? What, in this snow?