What did you do in the Apiary today?

[Erichalfbee]

Deed is done. After vacillating and prevaricating....... Oxalic done.
One polyhive on 5 frames, two on 6 and the wooden box has 10!!!
Trays are in so we'll see.

 

[Heather]

Moved a hive to a Nature Reserve. The 4 I had there 2 years ago were vandalised, but they have found me a new safe area next to glorious fields of wild flowers, so I feel safe to return. Going to put another 3 there soon.- at their request so not imposing on them.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

and the wooden box has 10!!!
Trays are in so we'll see.

Shhh don't tell everyone!

 

[Heather]

But well done on such a strong colony.. Bodes well for the Spring...and can that be far off- Aubrietia in flower here; just hope the snow stays away, as have had enough of the grotty weather now.

 

[victor meldrew]

Had a mooch around , checked trays , no appreciable Varroa drop, time yet only treated on the 2nd Jan.
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[Heather]

But that's 6 days. I always found the heaviest drop was within 3 then slowly diminished. Maybe not many there? I think most people finding varroa numbers much less this year.

 

[victor meldrew]

I am told , drop peaks at 14 days ?
Still it's only academic nowt else to be done until August at the first.
Undertaker bees taking advantage of the sunshine and +9c temperatures
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[Erichalfbee]

But well done on such a strong colony.. Bodes well for the Spring

One of HM's Buckie's
Gentle as anything ..... I should take a splt this year and raise myself a queen from them.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

One of HM's Buckie's

don't broadcast that around - I've told you before bandying the fact around that you've imported a foreign bee in could have you burned at the stake in Lampeter market place for witchcraft (that and asking for an aubergine in the local Coop!), In fact I think my ancestor Oakley Leigh as Lampeter's Port Reeve was the last person to officiate at one of those (hmmm, another job opportunity!)

 

[Goran]

Today "spring" continues, sunny all day ( 14-16celsius), not so strong wind and entrances all yellow from pollen, also lost pollen loads in hurry at entrances. Significant quantity of hazel pollen brought in the hives. Bees are in bad mood, maybe try to tell me move away to stay aside and to don't block their "paths". Will be interesting to see when winter whip with its tail..

 

[Erichalfbee]

don't broadcast that around - I've told you before bandying the fact around that you've imported a foreign bee in could have you burned at the stake in Lampeter market place for witchcraft (that and asking for an aubergine in the local Coop!), In fact I think my ancestor Oakley Leigh as Lampeter's Port Reeve was the last person to officiate at one of those (hmmm, another job opportunity!)

I've ordered some Welsh bees from Ricky Wilson. Does that let me off?

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

shhhhhh ! you know you should never mention the holy grail!

 

[einsteinagogo]

I was quite surprised to see the girls out today, temp was 6 degreesC at 8.45am, but there were many flying, quite a large number of dead bees outside the hive this am, (more than after MAQS in Sept), but after reading these forums, it's possible nothing to worry about, and they could just be cleaning the dead bees out, if the weather is mild, and they are flying (treated and trickled OA on Sunday - quick look at sticky inspection board, there's a large mite drop - more than 3 a day, but did not have time tio count). Earlier today a neighbour spotted at 11.00am the bees were out, a later this evening, a friend asked, if my Bees were okay, because he spotted alot out in the garden! (at 11.00am) It was bright, hot and mild (when I asked alot he said, oh about 20-30!). Nothing I suppose, I can really do until the spring.....

 

[whoosling]

Not so bad. With a big wish list, what you did not get for Christmas you might get for your birthday. Happy birthday to you and me shortly!

Exactly happy birthday to you too

 

[whoosling]

Touché

I spent my birthday afternoon shopping similarly, once the initial frenzy had died down and the website was working

 

[Heather]

Was interesting to watch. 5 hives in same area. 2 flying like the proverbial busy bees, but other 3 still tucked up. All healthy and alive.. just different temperament. What was good to see.. a Nuc that I was unsure of was one active colony...looking good. Car windscreen indicates some good cleansing flights!!

 

[REDWOOD]

shhhhhh ! you know you should never mention the holy grail!

Quick delete the post Someone

 

[BILL.HEARD]

Super day today, all hives having a cleansing flight, water coming in. just timed right before winter starts next week!

 

[pargyle]

Super day today, all hives having a cleansing flight, water coming in. just timed right before winter starts next week!

Well ... that's dispiriting them ... I've got about 60 Broad bean plants started in the greenhouse which should be about an inch high at present ... most of them are nearly a foot tall !! They have to go in the ground really but I'm worried that we are going to get a really frosty spell before 'winter' is over -they are too tall for my cloches so I may have to construct a frame to put some fleece over to protect them ... another job .... never ends !

 

[Gilberdyke John]

Super day today, all hives having a cleansing flight, water coming in. just timed right before winter starts next week!

I hope your forecast is right. All my hives are showing activity today with pollen arriving at no's 2 & 4. I am really hoping cold weather does arrive soon so I can do a 50 metre relocation of three of the hives without carting them far away only to bring back a few weeks later