Weather : 6C Cold breeze and overcast. No bees flying. Woodpecker cages still on, Hive Roof removed for temp check and replaced immediately.
Hive #1 Temperature at crownboard 19C – surrounding temp 6.8C. Hefted hive and stores OK
Hive #2 Temperature at crownboard 23C – surrounding temp 6.8C Hefted hive and stores OK
Hive #3 Temperature at crownboard 16.3C – surrounding temp 7.3C Previous fondant feed taken, Refilled and replaced.
Hive #4 Temperature at crownboard 17C – surrounding temp 6.8C Hefted hive and stores OK
Hive #5 Temperature at crownboard 17C – surrounding temp 5.8C Stores on but not taken down, left on.
Hive #6 Temperature at crownboard 18C – surrounding temp 6.2C Hefted hive and stores OK
Hive #7 Temperature at crownboard 18.3C – surrounding temp 5.8C Previous feed taken down, fondant replaced
Hive #8 Temperature at crownboard 14.6C – surrounding temp 5.8C Hefted hive and stores OK
Those in attendance – Liz Hawes, Fred Whetnall, Brad Davis, Richard Williams.
– Brad Davis, Fred Whetnall, Richard Williams