Thanks so much, just had a quick look today, even more bees, plus a few emergency cells now up the top which I can use elsewhere! Ta for viewing and commenting.
Thanks Scotty. Yes, I could have done that but by putting right up the top, well away from the queen, they should make a few emergency cells which I plan to harvest. Will keep you updated.
I start with a few balls of newspaper then dry rotten wood, also have used a mixture of woodshavings and wood pellets. It's good to get the smoker going really well first before inspecting the bees. Ta for viewing.
They can have their bad days! I did buy in a mated Buckfast a couple of years back, all my colonies are now headed by her daughter's or granddaughters, I think the calm genetics are living on, but suppose depends on my local drones. All the best.
Very nice frame of capped brood you had there. Nice looking bees too.
Thanks so much, just had a quick look today, even more bees, plus a few emergency cells now up the top which I can use elsewhere! Ta for viewing and commenting.
Lovely full frame of brood there 👌🏽🐝
Thanks Alex. Have a good weekend
Why did you put the second brood box above the honey boxes?
Thanks Scotty. Yes, I could have done that but by putting right up the top, well away from the queen, they should make a few emergency cells which I plan to harvest. Will keep you updated.
@@eastsussexbeesandwildlife5801 Ok, Yes I re-watched this and I heard you mention making a cell in the top, good idea.
Hi Peter what smoker fuel do you use?
I start with a few balls of newspaper then dry rotten wood, also have used a mixture of woodshavings and
wood pellets. It's good to get the smoker going really well first before inspecting the bees. Ta for viewing.
Thanks@@eastsussexbeesandwildlife5801
Nice to see some nectar coming in at last👍
Thanks Chris. Be nice to get a bit of honey this year. I am also hoping that my nucs will be ok as I think lost a couple of virgins on mating flights.
It has been a real struggle for the queen breeders. Almost no suitable mating days.
I wish my bees were as calm as that!
They can have their bad days! I did buy in a mated Buckfast a couple of years back, all my colonies are now headed by her daughter's or granddaughters, I think the calm genetics are living on, but suppose depends on my local drones. All the best.