I carried out a very quick inspection today of my two hives.
One of the hives is doing well and building up nicely. The Queen is laying eggs and bees are returning with alot of pollen.
My second hive on the other hand is in real trouble. I found the queen but there was hardly any eggs. A small amount of capped brood on 1 or 2 frames but nowhere near the amount in the other hive.
The number of bees are really low but they all look healthy. Activity in and out of the hive is minimal.
They have plenty of stores remaining and the queen is still alive and laying eggs albeit not very many.
What could the reason be for the decline? Is there any saving it?
Thank you
One of the hives is doing well and building up nicely. The Queen is laying eggs and bees are returning with alot of pollen.
My second hive on the other hand is in real trouble. I found the queen but there was hardly any eggs. A small amount of capped brood on 1 or 2 frames but nowhere near the amount in the other hive.
The number of bees are really low but they all look healthy. Activity in and out of the hive is minimal.
They have plenty of stores remaining and the queen is still alive and laying eggs albeit not very many.
What could the reason be for the decline? Is there any saving it?
Thank you