Ranald visited the apiary on the 28th May since the weekend visit was a washout. Here is his report:-
Hive 1: (nearest the sheds)A small amount of activity at the door, I didn’t see any pollen going in.I hefted the hive and it felt quite light.
Hive 2:Lots of activity at the door, pollen going in.Hive feeling heavy.
Hive 3:Lots of activity at the door, pollen going in.Tallest of the hives, didn’t heft it.Screwed metal brackets round back corners of the base,to help stabilize the hive.
Hive 4: (no number on outside)A small amount of activity at the door , didn’t see any pollen going in.Hive quite light
Poly Nuc:Some activity at the door, pollen going in.