@keithwmcmahon@britishbee@beekeepingkids My mentor has categorically told me not to take it off. I feel like you say, is it doing anything if the fondant will cover the crown board hole but I don't want to do anything to risk the Queen. It's already a weak colony I think.
Winter advice please, a small hive/colony, do I put the super under or above the brood box?
So many differing opinions I'm getting really lost.
Current hive setup:
mesh floor
super containing stores
brood box
queen excluder
crown board
roof
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@Marthakearney hi I've read your fascinating article re your beekeeping & unexpected anaphylaxis. I'm a new beekeeper (volunteered / apprentice for the past year, now taken the next step & purchased the hive)
Any advice/suggestions for winter would be great
This is such sad news about our lovely friend Bill Turnbull - a terrific journalist and very funny, warm man. He introduced me to the charity he loved @BeesForDev and worked tirelessly for.
A big loss to the world of #Beekeeping.
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We'd be sure to say, you will all join us in passing on our thoughts and prayers to the family of Bill Turnbull, who sadly passed away, recently.
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