Recent content by jimmybee

I'm also looking for extra sites in the same area if I come across any I'll let you know

I have seen the bee's like that, when they have robbed out a feral colony that has been treated with ficam pesticide. when will the test results be back?

Finman what poly make do you use?

Alex do what you feel is best for you, but you'll be checking 60 odd frames for queen cells come june (over two hives) and as its your first year. I would stay as you are until your happy with what your doing.

I think you need to read a little as you go. Also I would get sum help because it seems your going to end up in a mess.

Once I've grafted and after I've incubated them does any one know of a mating station in the outer hebrides I can sent the girls too?. Good video shame we don't have the isolation for drones over here.

Just wondering how many mini nucs would you need? for this 30?, and also wont you need to start the frames off on a strong hive to build comb on your mini frames?, it will be late in the season before you start rearing.

I will as I'm having a bluk lot, and I don't want to waste my money and time. Let you know the weekend

Cheers I'm going to have a good look Saturday at a few not rushing in to buying until I'm 100%. Plus I'll have a chat with sum of the full timers. Thanks everyone.

I'm not sure about the bee space but a few people have said about the replacing of the perspective clover with thicker perspecs. It's going to be a big job transfering over. I've looked at 2 other makes and I have issues with both. I'm not sure what to have other than, I want to cut my...

Brill I'll have a look thanks

Was thinking about having bee boxes. I'll be buying bulk not sure tho

I've done it in an egg incubator around 32 degrees. Should work if you have humidity and temp right. Good fun. seem to be larger Queens as well.

So I'm guessing that's a yes.

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