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First hive inspection So I managed to finally open the hive earlier! I wouldve done it sooner, But my new protectives had been delayed somewhat! The swarm have been in there 6 Days now! They hadnt drawn any of the frames I had in there. there were 3. but they had built a fair amount from the...

Yes this option has crossed my mind. I will see if there are any platforms available to use to reduce their height. Cheers!

Okay thank you for advice. Will they remain or abscond if I move them? Obviously they have decided that is there home now.

Yes he is more than happy to let me get on with it. Seems intrigued by them! I have been up next to it on a sturdy step ladder and it all feels pretty comfortable, also he has mentioned putting a proper platform there! I do intend to move them in the winter.

That is just what I have been reading. Once they have moved in, not to move them unless it is just a few feet or at least a few miles to prevent them from travelling back to the original site?

Hi there, Yes I do intend to move it, but not until winter as I don't want to confuse them too much and they have an abundance of shrubs and blackberries close by.

I was advised to leave them at least a week by a friend who keeps bees. But have now heard differently from quite a few people. Eeek!

Ah okay, thank you for your advice :-) I will open up asap! They have been very busy, so can only assume they are working fast. Hopefully they haven't caused to much of a problem for me! It is a solid floor! I have a mesh floor that I want to install when they have built up strength.

Thank you very much for the heads up :-)

Reducer Now sorry to bother you guys again. Do I want any form of reducer in the entrance? Or just leave it completely open? Cheers.

Hey there, Thank you. Exciting times :-) Sonny

Okay, thank you. I shall get on it :-)

Hey, thanks for the replys :-) I have some more frames ready to put in. But didn't want to risk opening yet as they only moved in on Thursday afternoon. I did make guides for the frames, so hopefully they have started on that? I was thinking maybe I could check them on Wednesday? Sonny.

Image Here is another image. I would up a video, but don't know how. Sonny.

Pic of swarm Here is an image of the swarm trap and the neighbours shed/shanty! It looks a bodge, but provides a sturdy platform which is at a good height for flight.

Hi all, Just looking for a bit of advice and to meet new people. I haven't had a hive before but have helped a little with a beekeeper in Portugal who kept Iberian bees! Anyway, I have been very keen to have my own hive for some time now and managed to aquire a couple of Langstroths, which I...