26 May 2012
Four of the five new
frames placed last week were already fully drawn out and being filled
with honey, with the fifth frame being started. We added a super and
left the remainder of the syrup on (only about 10%). Lots of grubs
and bees emerging. We didn't spot any eggs or the queen this time.
There were no grubs in the new frames so we must check these fully
next week to ensure the queen is present and laying.
No sign of any queen
cells being produced. Pete had his first sting, on the thumb. We'll
keep a better eye out for them on hands in future.
I can't tell you how
hard it is to walk away not knowing if the queen is still there or
not. We're having to develop a whole new level of patience.
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