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Thanks Pargyle, very friendly advise as usual. No leaks from the feeder and have taken syrup off now anyway. The voids and roof are all insulated. I have recently been raising the hive one brick at a time, and will likely look to fabricate a stand to get it higher. And yes, will also reduce...

Although, I've just compared to photos of DWV and I fear I may be mistaken Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Torn. I made sure to look closely when I noticed them Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Well, my first observation is that the colony is far stronger than when I inspected in October. I hadn't expected such a population explosion and I think this accounts for the cluster under the hive. I even found queen cells but all were aborted and most had been torn down. I've added 2no. bars...

Yes entrance is clear. Double checked that last night and again early this morning. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Hi All, Viewed my hive yesterday morning before work and all was fine. Got home late and noticed a cluster under the hive in the dark. Also, there was quite a volume of dead bees on the ground under the entrance. This morning, bees flying as normal but cluster still present under hive. Can...

Contact feeder in tbh. Didn't have any difficulty earlier in the year. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Thanks Davelin, will give it a go Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Hi All, I understand syrup has no scent, and bees therefore may not find it. I did dribble a trail of syrup recently which successfully lead them to the feeder but they seem to have forgotten where to find it again. I'm reluctant to make a trail each time I feed as I have to open the hive to...

Contact feeder, 2:1 no Apiguard. As icanhopit infers, I just thought they'd favour the easy option. Foraging strongly today. Any tips for directing them towards it? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Thanks BrianO, active, foraging, no dead or dying bees, plenty of room, bias at last inspection. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Hi all, Two weeks ago my bees looked low on stores so I decided they would probably benefit from feeding. They haven't taken any in two weeks. I insulated the hive last week which appears to have greatly improved productivity although I have not opened the hive in two weeks so this is only...

Ok it's the additional heat I was lacking. I did consider it but wasn't sure I should. Thanks enrico Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Thanks pargyle. I'm ashamed to say I haven't yet insulated the hive. With the warm weather I hadn't prioritised it, but I have a plan and will be enacting it this coming weekend. With regards to feeding, last week's inspection they also looked low on stores so I decided to give them some syrup...

Hello again, I inspected my top bar hive yesterday and noticed they were already beginning to group up in the cooler weather. Consequently, there were one or two empty combs. If I use my follower board to reduce the size of the hive so that it's easier for them to regulate their temperature in...

Thanks Bloseeu, and that's a good point Dexter Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the replies. My reason for considering the press in cage is because in my mind it reduces the need to handle the queen or remove her from the comb, therefore reducing any risk of losing her and minimising disruption/stress (to queen/bees/me). Definitely need to build myself a frame...

Hi All, After 10 weeks I've yet to spot my queen. I'm not too worried at the moment but recognise that there are times when I may need to identify her in the future. This would of course be easier if she was marked. I am wondering what method people would advise. I try to keep my beekeeping...

So, we crushed it through a kitchen sieve and shared it on two pieces of toast. Delicious! Such a delicate flavour, and so clear and runny. Can't wait for a proper harvest next year! Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

First of all, thank you to all who gave me advice when, 10 weeks ago, I had my first colony thrust upon me in the form of a small cast. I gave them a home in my small self-built top bar hive with nothing but sugar syrup and coffee stirrers to get them started. I've learnt a lot in the first 10...