I closed the Uxbridge Apiary today the two hives have been relocated at Hatton Rd and Snakey Lane. How does that happen I hear you cry. It started yesterday when I Closed the Hives, I waited until it was a little chilly ( which is standard at the moment) and I placed a block on their entrance ( I designed a one-way system that allowed any returning bees in but the bees inside could not get out.) I strapped the hive with a ratchet strap and I left it over night. This morning I loaded my sack trolley and went to the hives and sealed up the entrances completely with Duct Tape and sealed the edge of the floor to stop any side ways shift. Once they were ready I wheeled them down to the car ( Thank you Citroen your Picasso range is perfect 2 hives fit perfectly with out moving the seats)off down the road with 2 colonies of bees in the back.
I am happy to report that both colonies are securely in place in their new site. They will have to learn a whole new area to forage the Snakey Lane bees will be happy to find a Garden Centre next door. Now it is time to plan the comb changes for all the hives( it is an expensive business)
the story of my bees..... give them a home, collect a fair rent in sweet stuff, but hey they are still going to sting you.
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