Hi all,
after a great first year I have a little worry I need to clear going into the winter.
My hive is one of six hives in our apiary.
I added more fondant last weekend and sat and watched the hives for a good 15 minutes.
All the other hives were active with bees leaving and entering the hives. Only mine, there was no movement, not one bee left or arrived back at the hive.
The last fondant has been eaten to about half.
Looking into the super, there were bees moving around but not too many.
I did not want to open up the hive to inspect what is going on in the brood box as I did not want to disturb them.
If I have been giving them plenty to eat and they were left with a full super, should I be worried?
I am tempted to take a better look but was told if they have plenty of food they will be okay.
Any tips much appreciated.
Thanks
after a great first year I have a little worry I need to clear going into the winter.
My hive is one of six hives in our apiary.
I added more fondant last weekend and sat and watched the hives for a good 15 minutes.
All the other hives were active with bees leaving and entering the hives. Only mine, there was no movement, not one bee left or arrived back at the hive.
The last fondant has been eaten to about half.
Looking into the super, there were bees moving around but not too many.
I did not want to open up the hive to inspect what is going on in the brood box as I did not want to disturb them.
If I have been giving them plenty to eat and they were left with a full super, should I be worried?
I am tempted to take a better look but was told if they have plenty of food they will be okay.
Any tips much appreciated.
Thanks