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Do you have spare supers at the ready ?
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MJBee
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I went through 5 hives this afternoon,after going through 2 hives I stopped for a can of fizzy drink.
10 minutes later and after drying my face with a towel I inspected the other 3 hives,I then stopped for another drink only to find I had left an empty can in the car door compartment yesterday
I decided It was time for home as I was soaking and dehydrated.
5 Hives inspected,Not exactly bee farmer stuff is it
10 minutes later and after drying my face with a towel I inspected the other 3 hives,I then stopped for another drink only to find I had left an empty can in the car door compartment yesterday
I decided It was time for home as I was soaking and dehydrated.
5 Hives inspected,Not exactly bee farmer stuff is it
Poly Hive
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How long does one hive take you Admin?
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I average about 5 minutes but the first hive queen needed clipping and marking.
The second hive is on brood and a half with 4 supers above the QE,I took a little longer as I am determined they are not going to swarm on me as I am after 100lb from this hive(no queen cells found).
The second hive is on brood and a half with 4 supers above the QE,I took a little longer as I am determined they are not going to swarm on me as I am after 100lb from this hive(no queen cells found).
