Moving hives
Last night I moved Hive E to my out-apiary and returned Hive B to my home. The move went well with no problems.
Hive E contains the feral swarm from Barton caught at the very start of August 2016. It built up strongly before Autumn and is now a vigorous colony. I wanted it to be in central Oxford where its' strength is a match for the position - lots of forage but a big climb to the roof. I wanted Hive B to be in my garden where it can quietly tick along without bothering family or neighbours.
There are dangers in moving an occupied hive:
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