I took the plunge today at my most sheltered apiary which had full sun and a balmy 10C but at least no wind. I needed to have a look as I mentioned in another thread one had lost the queen in the middle of march and had several emergency queen cells and no eggs. So not sure what to expect I was very happy to find 2 frames of eggs just starting to fall over and all the queen cells torn apart. I couldn't find the queen but the bees were lovely and calm. I guess that answers a few questions about queens mating. First time I have ever had one mate in April.
A 6 frame polly Nuc has 5 frames of capped brood and needs rehousing ASAP.
And to make me a very happy beekeeper one of my 2015 queens is still going strong with 5 frames of capped brood. She has never headed the best honey producing colony but 5 season worth of honey is not to be sniffed at
Cheers, Mick.