Recent content by iball

Checked stores, put varroa boards in, removed mouse guards. Lots of pollen going in, just need a little more warmth now. Ian

I predict that winter will start on December 21st. Ian

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I extracted 6 supers (60 frames) last Monday giving about 130 pounds. Ian

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That sounds crepe. Ian

G6LAK but I haven't been active for a number of years now. Ian

I should keep up with the thread Ian

No I purchased one from Maisemore last year, 4 frame, filter and tank with tap, in their sale. Ian

Just done my first extraction from 2 supers. I now have a bucket with 42lbs of the best honey I've ever tasted, along with a few jars. It looks like it may need a finer strainer, just to get the fine bits of detritus out, but it's certainly good enough for my use. Mrs B is very pleased and...

This is my second year, I left everything on last year for them to winter on, with the Balsam going right through to the first frosts so theoretically there's still plenty of time.

Just bruise the frames of honey, with your hive tool and the bees will take it upstairs. Ian

Having to decide between the bees or the MG Midget on the one day of the week when the weather is good enough to take the tops off either of them. Ian

Good luck. Any chance of the route then we can go out there and keep him company for a mile or 2. Ian

You could always turn the brood box through 270 degrees!!