The day was 13C, sunny but windy. All colonies are on National Single Brood without supers unless otherwise stated.
Hive 1 – inspected by Peter Reader- National Brood & Half. 9 frames bees 8 frames BIAS. Queen (marked white) seen. Sufficient room and stores. Brood box foundation added above QE. Health OK. Temper 3. 12 April, Super removed. Feeder added.
Hive 2 – inspected by Richard Williams – 9 frames bees, 8 frames BIAS. Queen (marked white) seen. Sufficient room. Requires feeding. Drone brood removed, varroa seen. Temper 3.
Hive 3 – inspected by Ali Holingbery- 5 frames bees, 3.5 frames brood, capped & uncapped. Eggs not seen. Queen (marked white) seen. Sufficient room and stores. Brood foundation added above QE. Health OK. Temper 2.
Hive 4 – inspected by Graham Rowden – 8 frames bees, 5 frames BIAS. Queen seen, marked white. 2 new brood foundation added. Sufficient room and stores. Health OK. Temper 3.
Hive 5 – inspected by Liz Hawes – 3? frames bees, 6 frames BIAS. Queen (marked white) seen. Limited room, sufficient stores. super added. Health OK. Temper 2.
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