At this time of year, this is the only way to use a Boardman feeder. Inside the hive like this, it doesn't encourage robbing. Attached to the front of the hive, it does.
Hannah doesn't seem intimidated by these bees!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
New box on the nuc
My little "tree" hive is growing. I added another medium nuc box to this hive. I replenished their food and hope the queen is doing well. I haven't really looked into the box - just saw eggs on one frame and closed it up. But I have my fingeres crossed.
At this time of year, this is the only way to use a Boardman feeder. Inside the hive like this, it doesn't encourage robbing. Attached to the front of the hive, it does.
Hannah doesn't seem intimidated by these bees!
At this time of year, this is the only way to use a Boardman feeder. Inside the hive like this, it doesn't encourage robbing. Attached to the front of the hive, it does.
Hannah doesn't seem intimidated by these bees!
The pictures are excellent, and should really help novice beekeepers who may be struggling with the supplies needed, etc. I too believe that getting advice from a master beekeeper is essential to learning about beekeeping. So this site is a real help to “newbees”.
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