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Hi I'm a bit worried and wonder if I need to be? Not having seen my little darlings for a couple of weeks they are suddenly out and about. Looks like they're foraging, very docile and seen a couple look like they're dying. Just worried that they're starving,but when I hefted the hive it seems...

saw five drones huddling together outside the hive today and feeding each other..poor things, felt like bringing them inside! Also saw a dead bee with pollen on her legs which was a bit worrying, but a sneaky glance inside seemed that all was OK. Anyone else got dead drone stories?

Has anyone got some suggestions on how to extract honey without using an extractor? I've just taken off a couple of supers (under advise from nearby bee inspector!) and now not sure on best approach to remove hone, though I do have some ideas. Thanks Debz:

Hello can anyone give me some advice...whilst with the bees today one got inside my hood and stung me and now I have a rather painful swelling around my neck...I've put bicarb of soda on but its still swelling and painful..

Can anyone recommend a good video on how to assemble a frame? Thought it was easy, seems like it should be!

Collected my first hive of bees yesterday and am very exciting. Have go them in a polystyrene national. Just wondering if they are too close to the house though...about 100mtrs from front door. any opinions?