I have been checking the four hives in the bee yard and all four are thriving. The two new hives from this spring are growing quickly. Found some swarm cells in one, which I removed but will likely not be able to dissuade this hive from swarming. I have four swarm traps scattered around the edge of the yard, hopefully giving them a closer choice than the Murray shed.
Moved the hives onto platforms that with two per section - easier to work and finally level.
May finally get some surplus honey in one of the new hives, which has already filled out two deeps.
