Hot sunny day and I just had a look at my hives for the 1st time this year.
Right Hive.
Has loads of bees and have started bringing in some nectar.
Did not see the Queen.
9 frames of brood.
Left Hive.
Not as many bees, but still a lot.
Small amount of honey left in the super.
Small amount of brood on 1 frame.
But I am going to join this hive with my Right hive.
I saw the Queen and marked her.
Already got someone who wants her.
I always give my last year Queen away.
Next job: join the hives together.
Just thought I add this is the 1st time i have opened my hives after last years last inspection.
Right Hive.
Has loads of bees and have started bringing in some nectar.
Did not see the Queen.
9 frames of brood.
Left Hive.
Not as many bees, but still a lot.
Small amount of honey left in the super.
Small amount of brood on 1 frame.
But I am going to join this hive with my Right hive.
I saw the Queen and marked her.
Already got someone who wants her.
I always give my last year Queen away.
Next job: join the hives together.
Just thought I add this is the 1st time i have opened my hives after last years last inspection.
