Thanks for the replies everyone,
Half was wondering if I could as I like making stuff (I find it more enjoyable) but obviously if I can get one cheap I might do that.
I can borrow a proper one off the BBKA. But just wondering. I might give it a go when I get some spare time.
Has anyone ever tried making there own honey spinner?
I was thinking if I could get or make a cage to hold the frames I could do it all in a homebrew bucket using a drill for the odd one or two frames, as it already has a hole in the lid.
Only problem is I can't find any pre made cages for less...
Thankyou, I went over my notes from the bbka course and couldn't see.
When would you say is good to open to 3inches?
I have a 8frame langstroth deep frames (9.1" deep") so difficult to find something not relating to nationals
Hi, last week I got my first nic transferred. I'm going to do a inspection in a day or so, but was wondering when is a good time to open up the entrance?
I left it small at first to help being a small hive but not sure whe they are strong enough to be partly or fully open. I do have a open mesh...
Hi, I got a hive that's protected by what I think is a either wax exterior or some sort of rub similar. It was a hive I was gifted new so not to sure. My question is what do people treat them with? The dove tail joints are bare so will need something come winter. But I know normal paint...
I transferred 6 frames, 2 full of honey one drawn out comb rest looked like capped larvae. I put in two blank foundation frames. I put some syrup in a feeder to help draw some comb out.
Hi, I transfered my first Nuc today into the hive. I couldn't spot the queen but most bees happy to follow in the hive so not to worried.
But when is the best time to do the first inspection of the hive?
That's a good idea, would many honey extractors take the larger frames? I will be borrowing one from my local club so not sure what the norm is for them