Cool after a week of rain.
Hive L: Two more brood frames of honey swapped for foundation, and a super of foundation added. Half a super of honey removed.
Hive R: Still good brood but supers not ready this week.
Hive W: Lots of capped Q cells positioned halfway up comb. Removed Q and all Q cells bar one. One super removed and two added. Capped Q in top placed in Apidea.
Hive 4: Two frames of honey removed. Added a super of recently spun frames.
Apidea: Small black Q caught and given to Dennis.
Hive 5: Added an empty frame to try and reduce overcrowding. Added a second super.
21lbs (9.5kgs) of pale honey extracted. (201lbs so far)
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