Tony Maggs using a smoker
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Smoke to calm the bees at the entrance |
Smoke across the top of the hive |
Using a bit more smoke, bees calm |
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Removing a frame for inspection |
Smoke on another hive |
Bees at the reduced entrance |
Feeder in place on the hive |
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The inside of a floating type feeder
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The inside the feeder, nearly empty |
Sliding the lid back on the feeder |
Tony, happy at work, so far so good |
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Tony putting roof on hive |
A day at one of our Apiaries |
Crown board off, bees on the top bars |
Close up of hives top bars |
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Inspecting the frames, for food. |
Frame covered with bees |
 Tony
and Catherine
checking for brood |
Checking more frames for food |
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Frame with bees and honey stored |
Gently replacing the frames |
Rebuilding the hive, note crown board |
Close-up between the frames, bees below |
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Working on another hive |
Working on a hive, note the glass quilt |
Inspecting a hive for enough food (honey) |
Replacing frame note space to avoid harm |
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Gently working on a hive |
Working on a hive, gently does it |
Inspecting a frame for brood |
Replacing the frames |
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Placing an eke on the hive |
Rebuilding the hive |
Rebuilding the hive |
Replacing a super on the hive |
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Rebuilding the hive |
Putting the roof back on |
Checking the roof for ventilation |
Putting the roof back in position |
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Roof on slab to go on top to hold it down |
General view of the Apiary |
Job satisfaction, all is well, no problems |
Spare hive parts stored at the apiary |
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