andyww
New Bee
- Joined
- Jun 23, 2014
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- 30
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- Location
- UK - Berkshire (RG)
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 1
Hi,
Well 3 weeks have passed now and on to my next inspection, previous inspections highlighted some incorrect procedures and a fairly light nuc.
Having taken the advice on board my inspection today showed a marked improvement, appears to be allot more bees, queen is present, plenty of stores. They have even drawn out two frames.
Didn't see any eggs, however that's probably my eyes at fault. Did see quite allot of what look like empty (used) brood cells - I guess these will be cleaned and reused?
Anyway here is what it used to look like:
Here is what it looks like 3 weeks on (note it was closed back up.. )
and one of the queen...
Well 3 weeks have passed now and on to my next inspection, previous inspections highlighted some incorrect procedures and a fairly light nuc.
Having taken the advice on board my inspection today showed a marked improvement, appears to be allot more bees, queen is present, plenty of stores. They have even drawn out two frames.
Didn't see any eggs, however that's probably my eyes at fault. Did see quite allot of what look like empty (used) brood cells - I guess these will be cleaned and reused?
Anyway here is what it used to look like:
Here is what it looks like 3 weeks on (note it was closed back up.. )
and one of the queen...