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Inspected hive 8 days ago, hive was strong with plenty of eggs, grubs and brood. A couple of queen cells ha been raised which I broke down with the intention of making a nuc on my next inspection. I also saw the queen on that inspection. Returned to hive today and no sign of the queen, NO eggs...

Hi folks, I'm a beekeeper from Co. Kildare. I started beekeeping with my dad in 1996 when we both attended a beginners course, I was 12 at the time. Drink and women took over from my beekeeping for a few years, but I have been slowly getting back into keeping a few hives over recent years. The...

Hi folks, I'm planning on making some smith hives over the coming months. The original plans state that the timber used should be 7/8ths thick (22mm), but, (considering I live in Ireland where it is nigh on impossible to purchase cedar) I plan on making them out of marine ply which only comes...