What did you do in the Apiary today?

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Dont tell me you drink behind closed doors ?



VM

Well with weather like this you don't want to leave a draught in!

 

[victor meldrew]

Now theres an old joke "Theres a terrific Draught in here" !

VM

 

[Rollerbe]

When !! I eventually get out of work - 1st job is to check the 2 sites I have

- one likely to be wind affected
- one next to a ditch

could be messy !

 

[VEG]

been to pay the bees a visit today, all hives alive so far. They will be getting a visit soon so `i can treat them, and put a lump of fondant on. I am now sitting down with a bottle of "rosey nosey" and hope it does what it says lol.

 

[Mellifera397]

Put fondant on.

Found that my windbreak has been completely destroyed by the recent weather. Oh well.

M

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Found that my windbreak has been completely destroyed by the recent weather. Oh well.

M

So wind break wind broken then!

 

[jd101k2000]

Put oxalic acid on both hives today. One lot seem to be near the bottom of the hive and torpid (as I expected)... but there was a rush of warm air when the hive opened.
The other they were near the top... a few flew around and one stung my assistant on the elbow! I did not expect that at 5 deg C.
400g of fondant on both as a Christmas present... they have both been very good this year.

 

[TryingToLetThemBee]

Break a leg, JBM; Happy Christmas. And to everyone.

Took the board out for the last time for several months. Light fall of white cappings-I think consumption is v low in a poly at the monent- no sign of brooding and no mites. Not a bad way to start the year.

 

[victor meldrew]

Put oxalic acid on both hives today. One lot seem to be near the bottom of the hive and torpid (as I expected)... but there was a rush of warm air when the hive opened.
The other they were near the top... a few flew around and one stung my assistant on the elbow! I did not expect that at 5 deg C.
400g of fondant on both as a Christmas present... they have both been very good this year.

The ones well down probably have lots of stores above them!
The ones near the top will appreciate the fondant !
VM


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[jd101k2000]

Thanks VM - still in my first year - guidance is much appreciated.

 

[iand]

Put fondant on all, in both apiaries. Some a bit lighter than others but all sorted now for a while anyway. I can now concentrate on the festivities.
Happy Christmas to everyone.

 

[beeboybee]

Walk across the field to check on the hives, both still on top of the stand after all this wind, poly NUC will get a post Xmas gift of some fondant, large hive still heavy but placing some fondant on as insurance,

 

[Itchy]

Gave them some fondant, lovely day too

 

[hiveabee]

Oa my hives, checked stores, gave fondant as insurance

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Hefted all hives, a few were a bit light but not overly so, put fondant on these.
Reassuring check with the trusty stethoscope confirmed bees clustered snugly and alive in all hives

 

[o.stjohn]

Grr - a stethoscope? Another bit of kit to buy on eBay!

Two of mine went over in the winds on Xmas Eve - one OK but the other was drenched and very dead.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Grr - a stethoscope? Another bit of kit to buy on eBay!

An ear plastered snugly to the side of the box is just as effective

 

[l2346]

Not so, if a bit hard of hearing!

 

[Erichalfbee]

Ah
Then you need an amplified stethoscope

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Not so, if a bit hard of hearing!

And have a bad back!