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Opening the hives

We’re starting to open the hives again this year

Hives in the ApiaryGetting suited and booted

getting suited and booted

Getting the Smoker ready

Getting the smoker ready

Opening the hives

Opening the hives

 

Some Brood (top) and some frames with out brood (bottom)

Checking the frames

We have a queen, you can spot her with the yellow mark

We have a queen

Plenty of Bees in the hives

Plenty of bees in the hives

The hive on the left is one we have put a Super on, this is where the honey will be stored, the hive on the right is a little weak so we are waiting for them to get strong.

Opening the hives

 

 

 

 

 

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