Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Finally - all colonies ready for new season

Stone Colony today - probably my strongest.
Bees buzzing but not aggressive.
A warm afternoon - didn't use smoker - I think smoke can be quite disruptive.  This was a quick inspection, looking for brood, eggs, disease, stores.
This Q unmarked, laid on 2 shallow combs. Quite nice laying pattern.

All colonies clean, Qx in place, no sign of disease
Now we can get on with the season. Goodness only knows what is to come - the usual excitement I expect!
Summary: so far:
Yellow"H" - weak. 2shallow combs in deep brood box.
Red: Med. strength. 3 shallow combs capped brood/larvae/eggs in deep.
Yellow/Blue: Very strong. 3 deep combs of all stages brood.
Silver: Disappointingly weak. 1 shallow small qty. brood, some drone caps. Have we got a drone laying Q? Saw her - v. slim and v. black.
Stone: Very strong. 2 combs (shallow) of nice brood, all stages.  QBzzzzzzz 

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