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Suppose all I can do now is leave them alone and hope they make it through? Don’t want to mess them about any more.

Started off with a National hive broodbox into which I transferred a nuc from a local beekeeper friend. That was about mid July. Added a super on top which the bees drew out the comb in most of the frames, but only managed limited stores. The brood chamber had quite a few frames of honey and...

Hi and welcome to December everyone! Could somebody answer me a question, please? For the last two months, I’ve been trying to get some fondant placed in my small hive to see my bees through the winter. This is my first year and I only have the one hive, the trouble is the weather’s been so bad...

I finally got my first colony of bees all installed and settled in. Is it best to remove the bottom board so that it just has the mesh? The weather at the moment in North Yorkshire is warm and humid but changeable.

Thanks to all of you for the responses! It’s great to have a place to get sound independent advice from honest people when us new-bees are just starting out! 👍🐝

🙂 I’ve decided to be patient and follow my first plan, which is wait for a friend that I know who is splitting one of his hives. At least I’ll know they should be ok.

Thanks James! That’s what I was thinking. 👍 You know us too well! 😁 Always looking after the pennies! 👍 Ok thanks for the advice. 👍 I’ll give it a miss!

A local beekeeper has messaged, he has a swarm captured and stored in two old supers with a lid and a bottom board. He said he can deliver and install the bees for £125. Is this too much to pay?

Thank you for for getting back to me. I’ll get building! 🙂 J

Thank you for the advice, it’s much appreciated. 👍 J

Hello everyone, Brand-new to this and just got my first flat pack national hive. I’ve noticed the brood box doesn’t come with any metal runners… necessary or can I assemble it without? J