… and 3 of them are marked! At some points last year I thought I would never reach this level of beekeeping! Or maybe the weather and bees have been kinder to me. Either way, I am delighted.
In Summary:
- Hive One: Contains the May swarm – Queen laying, slow to draw out new brood comb. I have feeder on top to encourage drawing comb
- Hive Two: The hive that swarmed in May – have recently seen eggs and larvae so must have a 2014 Queen
- Hive Three: Started as 3 frames with Queen cells from Pete in April – has laying Queen (2014 Queen), she’s marked, slow to draw out brood comb. I have feeder on top to encourage drawing comb
- Hive Five: Started as 2 frames with Queen cells from Pete in April, originally was in a nuc but transferred to full size hive last weekend – has laying Queen (2014 Queen), she’s marked, slow to draw out brood comb
They need to draw the comb so the Queen can lay more eggs so I have strong hives for July nectar flow.
The allotment is also beginning to bloom and providing some flowers for the bees:
Read More
- Where we are in the Beekeeping Calendar
- New how-to guide: Bee Hygiene
- Key beekeeping activities of the moment: Swarm Management / Varroa Management / Feeding Bees
- One year ago in the apiary: Life Without Bees
- Two years ago in the apiary: Building more beehive parts – by myself
- Hive Record Cards: Hive One, Hive Two, Hive Three, Hive Five
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Sounds good! What has been your supers regime with the swarms etc? Do you have any on now and are they filling up yet or are you hoping for a big nectar flow in July?
You anticipated my next post asking how many supers you guys think I need: Please Vote.