Recent content by RichardK

I actually have a few mated queens 'lying around' from some grafting I did some weeks ago from my best colony. It seemed a perfect opportunity to use one?

Yes - 7 or so charged cells. I think they're serious...!

I have a production hive that definitely wants to swarm & hence plan to do an artificial swarm in the next day or two. I'd like to keep the hive as strong as possible to protect the honey production but am not sure what is the best route. Suggestions very welcome! I had thought of doing a...

Thanks for that Steve. Do you think removing 3 frames is enough, or should I go for more?

I'm in a bit of an awkward situation and could do with some advice. Very early this Wednesday morning (10th April) I leave for 10 days and so I did a thorough inspection today. It's a fairly packed hive on 9.5 frames of brood (Dadant) with 1 super around 70% full (I'm in France). I found 6 or 7...

My son suffers from hay fever, and as you're experienced it can be quite debilitating at times. Out of interest, how much honey do you consume each day over spring / summer?

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I've never asked for help. I'm not the OP. Thornes only provide queens and colonies purchased from suppliers, as do Icko. I've no idea what you're referring to when you say 'Sponcer' or on what site you've seen it, however, professional registered bee keepers are indicated on leboncoin by the...

Incorrect. There are fundamental differences to both the market (i.e. France v's UK) and the product. Some notable differences for you: Ebay only allows the following live animals for sale: live bait, composting worms, shellfish (for consumption), aquarium or pond fish (up to 5cm long)...

This simply isn't true. leboncoin is possibly the most used site in France for selling things - used extensively by both professionals and private individuals alike. A quick search across the whole of France for a colony of bees reveals that 84.8% of vendors are professionals. And those private...

Ahh I see...so basically no opinion of your own as you know nothing about it!

Could you explain why you think it's a scam please? And indeed why @jenkinsbrynmair you agree?

Here you go: leboncoin - Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Pin cushion hakea sounds & looks amazing. I've found reference to it in Italy & Barcelona so will have to see if I can get hold of one. Mimosa here is extending it's reach up the valley day by day, & almond blossom started a few days ago in Perpignan - should be with me in a week'ish. Your...

I'd forgotten Mimosa originally came from Australia! I find it a fabulous for lifting the spirits early in the year with it's over the top mass of yellow blooms. For some reason I've always thought of it as pretty much just pollen, however, my hives are saying otherwise. I do see eucalyptus, but...