What's happing in my hive today

[Nige.Coll]

hopefully they should be busy at the weekend . forecast says 16 degrees + saturday 18 + on sunday.

 

[coventry bee boy]

thank you nige - pity the hive alive is taking so long to get here. ordered the day you was here and it only just got shipped today

 

[RobKing]

Mega activity

I cold SO cold this morning on a bike ride, came back to see what the bees were doing (not expecting much action) and there they were - probably the most activity I have yet seen from both colonies. It had warmed up - the temperature was 12C and humidity was 75%. There was a LOT of pollen - mostly yellow - coming in, I used it as an opportunity to add a super on each, with a QE. I have noticed that the outer brood frames are starting to be drawn out, so will keep an eye. It is now hailing outside with a little thunder too!

 

[coventry bee boy]

sounds nice

 

[Gilberdyke John]

It's bitterly cold with wind and spells of rain here today. There are still a few brave souls venturing out from all hives and bringing a bit of pollen in. I can see a little bit of brace comb in the fondant ekespace under one hive clear crownboard but I'm not inflicting my attention on it until a warmer day.

 

[RobKing]

It's bitterly cold with wind and spells of rain here today. There are still a few brave souls venturing out from all hives and bringing a bit of pollen in. I can see a little bit of brace comb in the fondant ekespace under one hive clear crownboard but I'm not inflicting my attention on it until a warmer day.

May I ask when you put on your eke with the fondant. I put mine on about a month ago and they had added so much comb, some filled with honey too. And lots of bees also. I removed it all the other day - it was messy, very messy. I guess bees will always fill up a space that is larger than a bee-space, so I shouldn't be surprised. Not sure if I will do the same thing next year. I did add a super and an QE today though as they looked crowded. Good luck! This weekend looks warmer.

 

[coventry bee boy]

28-03-2014 09.23 5c WIND 7MH

Summary
TodayForecast
After a largely dry morning with some brightness, showers will develop through the day that could be heavy and thundery with the risk of hail. Despite some drier spells, it will feel chilly in a brisk easterly wind.

Tonight
Further heavy and thundery showers will gradually ease northwards through the night to become mainly dry by dawn. Rather breezy and staying mainly cloudy, with mild and frost-free temperatures.

Environmental Summary
UV: 2
UK Range: 1-7
Pollution: Low: Low to Very High
Pollen: Moderate: Low to Very High

NOTHING HAPPENING IN HIVE RIGHT NOW MAYBE IF IT WARMS UP

 

[coventry bee boy]

28-03-2014 12.43 12c WIND 11MH

Forecast Summary
Today
After a largely dry morning with some brightness, showers will develop through the day that could be heavy and thundery with the risk of hail. Despite some drier spells, it will feel chilly in a brisk easterly wind.

Tonight
Further heavy and thundery showers will gradually ease northwards through the night to become mainly dry by dawn. Rather breezy and staying mainly cloudy, with mild and frost-free temperatures.

Environmental Summary
UV: 2
UK Range: 1-7
Pollution: Low
UK Range: Low to Very High
Pollen: Moderate
UK Range: Low to Very High


bee's bee's every where i love it.

 

[coventry bee boy]

28-03-2014 13.29 11c WIND 10MH Just added 2.5ml of hivealive to rapid feeder. the bee's are thick near the top of rapid feeder.

Forecast Summary
Today
After a largely dry morning with some brightness, showers will develop through the day that could be heavy and thundery with the risk of hail. Despite some drier spells, it will feel chilly in a brisk easterly wind.

Tonight
Further heavy and thundery showers will gradually ease northwards through the night to become mainly dry by dawn. Rather breezy and staying mainly cloudy, with mild and frost-free temperatures.

Environmental Summary
UV: 2
UK Range: 1-7
Pollution: Low
UK Range: Low to Very High
Pollen: Moderate
UK Range: Low to Very High

 

[Gilberdyke John]

May I ask when you put on your eke with the fondant. I put mine on about a month ago and they had added so much comb, some filled with honey too. And lots of bees also. I removed it all the other day - it was messy, very messy. I guess bees will always fill up a space that is larger than a bee-space, so I shouldn't be surprised. Not sure if I will do the same thing next year. I did add a super and an QE today though as they looked crowded. Good luck! This weekend looks warmer.

The fondant went on just after Christmas when I trickled OA. The comb started to appear about a week ago and is presently about the size of my palm. It appears to be only stores when viewed from above through the clear sheet.
If the promised warmth arrives at the weekend it will be removed along with the fondant and the clear crownboard flipped so the beespace side is downwards.

 

[coventry bee boy]

my bees seem to have gone to bed for the night lo lo lo

 

[Davelin]

This is more exciting than watching Big Brother Live........

 

[coventry bee boy]

i just thought it might help others if they see what happens in my bee hive and when so please check in every day please?

 

[coventry bee boy]

29-03=2014 08.39 wind 2mph Forecast Summary
Today
Cloud will break up through the morning to leave a largely fine and dry day. This will lead to increasing amounts of warm hazy sunshine developing, although it may feel cooler in the east to southeasterly breeze.

Tonight
A dry and generally fine night, although any clearer spells will become limited. It will also be frost free, with perhaps the odd patch of mist.

Environmental Summary
UV: 2
UK Range: 1-7
Pollution: Moderate
UK Range: Low to Very High
Pollen: Moderate
UK Range: Low to Very High

no action at hive today

 

[Cazza]

Well' I'm expecting full on manic action here. Yesterday, at a scant 10c at 10.00a.m. my hives were incredibly busy. I have never seen anything quite like it at such a low temperature.

Cazza

 

[Davelin]

Good eyesight if you can see hove from there

 

[yeogi75]

my hive is on half opening and still struggling to get in with the pollen if it is warm enough I will venture in as I have some drones hope not got drone laying queen as she has been a good queen

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

This is more exciting than watching Big Brother Live........

Hot pins and eyes come to mind................

 

[coventry bee boy]

thanks for comments

 

[coventry bee boy]

was out today so did not see any bee's

Forecast Summary
This Evening and Tonight
A dry end to the day for most with some late hazy sunshine. Mild overnight with variable amounts of cloud, but through the early hours some sharp showers will spread from the south, perhaps turning thundery.

Environmental Summary
UV: 2
UK Range: 1-7
Pollution: Moderate
UK Range: Low to Very High
Pollen: Moderate
UK Range: Low to Very High

more tomorrow