Moggs
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I have just received an alert from RBI advising to check colonies and feed as required in this sustained period of poor weather. Seems prudent to check, if you are similarly affected.
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Me To, Message from Regional Bee Inspector Dave Bonner:
With the on-going poor weather, there is a real risk of bee colonies starving. Please check for stores in the colony and if in any doubt feed your bees. You should feed with either a fondant or a thin syrup.
With the on-going poor weather, there is a real risk of bee colonies starving. Please check for stores in the colony and if in any doubt feed your bees. You should feed with either a fondant or a thin syrup.
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Had the briefest of looks at ours today (temperture only 13 degrees - but forecast cooler for the next week).
One hive was doing very well, with capped stores and nectar galore. Other didn't look too bad, but not doing quite so well - so they can now enjoy the last of our current supply of fondant!).
One hive was doing very well, with capped stores and nectar galore. Other didn't look too bad, but not doing quite so well - so they can now enjoy the last of our current supply of fondant!).
