Colony Losses

[Sutty]

I don't know that it was, the NBU survey reported over 20% colony losses over winter 23/24 which they considered a significant increase. I always think these figures are understated as well as some beekeepers are pretty reluctant to admit the true losses ... and of course, they don't include those who don't participate.

It will be interesting to see what this winters reported losses are like but the indications are that it's not going to be a good year. It's certainly the worst I've ever had in 13 years ...

I think I've had one winter loss since I started beekeeping again, maybe 5 years, but that was already dwindling in autumn) none when I first did (pre-varroa).

 

[ericbeaumont]

trying to find somewhere that isn’t crazy money.

Murray at Denrosa is in your neck of the woods; he has his ear close to sugar prices and may be able to supply at reasonable cost.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Mine are all hefting OK and I can hear bees inside. Hardly had a flying day for weeks; either too cold or too windy or too wet.

 

[JamezF]

The Sun is out here this morning and it's honey bee central.

James

 

[Moobee]

Bad news gets amplified. Don't want to hex things but my lot look fine in the sunshine today.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Mine are all hefting OK and I can hear bees inside. Hardly had a flying day for weeks; either too cold or too windy or too wet.

All change. and

 

[Moobee]

Thanks I will do.Still trying to find somewhere that isn’t crazy money.

Try your local bakers - cheaper and no postage to pay.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

All change. and

all hives at the home apiary out flying in the sun, making the most of the snowdrops here and at Glanberach cottage down the road

 

[Penninetrader]

All change. and

They were biding their time just like mine, clever girls.

 

[judy12]

Where do you recommend buying this bakers fondant from? Are they all much of a muchness?

 

[Erichalfbee]

Where do you recommend buying this bakers fondant from? Are they all much of a muchness?

Get your bread from your bakers so they know who you are and ask them to order you some