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The weather is still changeable so still feeding. Last week they were bringing in lots of pollen, mainly gorse I think

Tried searching to no avail. I have a complete Poly National 14 x12 Hive, given as a Christmas present, and I want to introduce a Nucleus which is on standard National brood frames. Is it feasible to place the nuc directly into the dummied down 14 x 12 and as the bees muptilpy give 14 x 12's...

Got small amounts of Chalk Brood ans some Sac Brood in the hive. I think it has been caused by the stress of travelling and setting up the hive. Everything in the hive is working well and the Q is still laying lots and lots of nectar/pollen being brought to the hive. My question is when found...

Had a call from the Regional Bee Inspector, AFB has been found in NW Cumbria. Unfortunately I am only 5 kms from the outbreak. Having my hive inspected on Monday.:eek: How does AFB spread? Had no contact with any of the infected sites, everything looked OK yesterday, how worried should I be?

Gave my hive an inspection the other day, usually the girls are very calm with just the usual bees coming and going from the hive, on this inspection there were about half a dozen bees outside the hive making lots of noise but not doing anything. Had a look inside everyting appeared as usual...