just had a quick peek

[Roola]

noticed today clear fluid in cells around eggs, would this be nectar at this time of year or would they be collecting water and mixing it with the stores?

 

[BeeFarmer]

I noticed pollen going in by the bucket load, they were busy packing it away.

 

[Jimmys Mum]

noticed today clear fluid in cells around eggs, would this be nectar at this time of year or would they be collecting water and mixing it with the stores?

I had been wondering this too Roola.....

Anyone?

 

[MuswellMetro]

Hi mark1,
Just taken fondant off one of mine, as you do not want to clog up the brood nest with syrup. They will swarm if queenie has nowhere to lay and they need space to store all the pollen for brood rearing.

same here, took fondant off most that we opened up (about ten hive) loverly day here today as it 19C and sunny, though by 4:00 pm it was to cold to open more hives