First Solo Flight (and over-wintering my bees)
Yesterday I did the full brood inspection as required by NSW regulation for beekeepers in Autumn. There is a great pamphlet here from the NSW Govt on how to over-winter bees. Over-Wintering bees is the name given to preparing your hive for winter. The first step is a full brood inspection of every frame to check for disease, whether there is healthy colony, ensure there is a queen and check the bees have enough honey (food) stores for the winter months to…