5th - 20°C

Hive L: The empty feeder was removed and replaced with a frame of foundation. There were good reserves of nectar and pollen as there are now a number of flying bees. Removed ~10 queen cells from the sides of two frames. Two queen cells were located on the bottom of two frames and one was removed.

Hive R: Six capped frames were removed producing 18 lbs (8.2 kgs) of light straw honey. Queen found (not marked or clipped yet) and small numbers of eggs & larvae present.

Hive W: Four supers are largely full but none are capped so they are left on (despite the end of the oil seed rape in flower). Two / three of the new frames have been drawn and eggs and larvae present. Queen found.