Well at this time of the year you would expect your bees to be all cuddled up and not taking up much space in the have ? YES!
WELL NOT these ones! have a look that the picture taken on the 10th december
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They have demolished the first block of fondant which I replaced, so after this picture was taken they had two blocks again, I thought that would be the end of it but no they are now on a double brood box as there are that many bees in the hive. I can't get into the bottom box to see what the queen is up to as its too cold yet but it looks like she has forgotten its winter ? Its just an unbelievably strong hive.