Rugby Bee Keepers Association maintain an apiary with a view to assisting the members, particularly new ones, with developing their bee keeping skills.
The apiary needs weekly checks through the swarm season, and regular visits to monitor health, space, stores, health etc. through the rest of the year.
Tips for the Month:
Move supers from underneath the broodbox to the top (with a queen excluder between them)
Tips for the Month:
Order equipment needed for the next season or think about attending The Spring Convention 2023 at Harper Adams
Tips for the Month:
Keep hefting or weighing hives to assess the rate at which stores are consumed over the winter. If they need their stores topped up, feed fondant
Tips for the Month:
Keep hefting or weighing hives to assess the rate at which stores are consumed over the winter. If you need to top up, feed fondant
