Having hefted the hives a few days ago and having seen all but one hive flying
Gazed at hives out of window, glass of Chateau Grimont 2016 in hand ( very pleasant - Majestic Wines) thinking:
Why wasn't Green hive flying even though plenty of bees seen active under the perspex cover to the feeder holes)?
Wasn't Purple hive a bit too active?
Formulated strategy for this year - going for shook swarm as preferred measure - some of the comb needed swapping out last year. More bait hives this year as other beekeepers don't seem to be bothering Going to be more aggressive in taking out brood frames with stores early on - I want to give them someting to do with those wax glands and at the same time give them room for brood.
So, planning meeting - 1 attendee.
Gazed at hives out of window, glass of Chateau Grimont 2016 in hand ( very pleasant - Majestic Wines) thinking:
Why wasn't Green hive flying even though plenty of bees seen active under the perspex cover to the feeder holes)?
Wasn't Purple hive a bit too active?
Formulated strategy for this year - going for shook swarm as preferred measure - some of the comb needed swapping out last year. More bait hives this year as other beekeepers don't seem to be bothering Going to be more aggressive in taking out brood frames with stores early on - I want to give them someting to do with those wax glands and at the same time give them room for brood.
So, planning meeting - 1 attendee.