Temperature 18°C, overcast.
National Hive 2 - Queen not spotted but laying. Nectar and honey stores in progress. Colony still very active. Jumbo super continuing being worked on.
Langstroth Hive 1 - Colony a wee feisty today (possibly nectar flow depletion). Queen not spotted but laying. Plenty of nectar and honey storing. Colony progressive.
Langstroth Hive 2 - Hive congested and very active. Nectar storing in full progress. Definitely reduced nectar flow. Queen present and laying.
Langstroth Hive 3 - Queen not spotted and not sure if laying. Colony not as active.
Horizontal Hive 1 - Queenless for sure. No eggs/fresh brood. Nectar and pollen stores still ample. Pepper pot brood appears to have cleared.
Horizontal Hive 2 - Nuc from two weeks ago still does not seem to have a virgin queen.
New Split - No sign of a virgin queen.
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