So it seems that there is a dichotomy. Feed and they fill the cells, stop feeding and reduce comb building. Aghh! Its not easy is it.
The weather here is variable, sometimes sunny, then cold and rainy. Roll on the sunshine!
So I took up bees 4 weeks ago and have finished building my hives. Last Saturday I got a call from a mate who had a swarm in his garden. I went and captured my first bees! I think I got the Q in the first dump as the remainder filed in dutifully.
So for the last week I have them at home and am...