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Ok, I guess I must be bored ( not a footy fan :)) Also strapping on my hard hat, if anyone reads this and wants to reply lol Checked x3 hives yesterday- was sunny, no wind , no rain for once, around 5 deg C mind you. I knew x1 was hefting really well, felt stuck to ground. The other 2 not...

Hi everyone, it's been a while since my last Post, but been enjoying reading all the interesting topics. I had an unusual and concerning issue today. I have had bees for 3 1/2 years, had 6 hives in my garden but moved 5 hives 12 miles away to an out Apiary. This was I thought a great...

Well, two weeks ago I agreed to have a small group in my garden from my child's Wilderways environmental group ( with all required COVID-9 controls) and following covid level gov recomendations. Was a bit concerned it would be reduced to a discussion and theory session due to previous weather...

Watching the bees today at around 17:00 one hive had some bees sitting around the entrance, similar to bearding activity but we are still in March and not enough bees or heat for this. I did video it and will try and upload, basically it looked like some of the bees had around 3 or 4 other bees...

Came out my front door earlier today to see one of my honey bees checking themselves out sitting on my car bonnet, despite temperatures below 10 deg C and very windy and rainy, keen 👍

Well up in FIFE, the past two weeks or so have been bitter cold and last few days heavy foot plus snow, I already thought a few weeks ago that 3 of my hives were past survival very light and quick peek under roof showed no sign of life, and fondant all taken able to see some bees further down...

Hi all, been pretty upset with myself for a few weeks now. Wasn’t sure whether to post this as been on Forum long enough to know you will get all answered warts and all. Into my coming up to three years this March as a bee keeper . Started with two hives firstvyear read everything build them up...

So my lovely wife wondering if I can relocate all my bee keeping equipment E.G spinner, numerous brood boxes , supers etc etc etc , which is fair enough as I did squeeze it into her art barn. I have a large old barn further up drive that is plagued with pigeons, tried various methods to net and...

I'm the first to admit, I'm a beginner!, loads of technical theoretical knowledge from books, associations, club meetings and of course the rather marvelous Beekeeping forum ( my no1 go to for advise /banter:)) Now in my second year beekeeping. First year felt like a steep learning curve but I...

Hi all, So 2 weeks ago I split both my hives for increase and to hopefully delay/ reduce the swarm impulse. Had to work away for 2 weeks, came back last night and checked them externally all 4 looked good. My plan today was to carry out a full inspection on all 4 to assess overall picture. An...