So it's still officially winter for another week, but today was a mild 20-ish and sunny, so I rode my treadlie over to visit, i was worried they may not have survived, but they are Ok, if a bit soggy...
Metropolis and Other, by the billabong
Other
Under the hood, lots of mould and water in the top box only. Top box in all of them were mostly empty, so I'll replace these frames next time .
A lot healthier down below, but no capped honey, just some nectar and a very weak population.
Metropolis,
once again mouldy top box, but bottom box full and healthy, brood, grubs, honey etc.
Yeccch
Good brood
Good view
Baghdad,
Over at Dad's place
Still a bit of sugar left from when I fed them 3 months ago
Some mould, but capped honey too..
Doing just allright down in the engine room
No stings, all very docile
Sting Tally:This season: nil
2013 / 2014 3
2012 / 2013 38 (Jonas 16, Edis 6, Rima 5, Jazmina 6, Dave 5)
2012 / 2013 38 (Jonas 16, Edis 6, Rima 5, Jazmina 6, Dave 5)
2011/2012 season: 48 (Jonas 30 Adrian 1 Edis 6 Jazmina 10 Rima 1)
2010 / 2011 season: Heaps
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Honey Tally:This season: NIL so far.
2013 / 2014 30 litres
2012 / 2013 52 litres
2011/2012 season: 49 Litres
2010 / 2011 season: 34 Litres
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That's about 1 sting per Litre.
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