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Due to an increasing problem with sensitivity to bee stings I shall have 3 colonies for sale in around 1 -2 weeks time. All in cedar National hives with mesh floors, supers etc. There will also be equipment such as extractor, heating cabinet (home made), clearing boards, feeders etc...

I started beekeeping in July 2008 with 2 Nucs from Mike Roberts, each headed by a Carnolian Queen. All went well initially and the colonies increased sufficiently to get through the winter. The early 2009 spring build up started early (for Aberdeenshire!!) but in early May both hives swarmed...

A newcomer to beekeeping - I would be grateful for a recipe for making up artificial pollen plus any drawbacks in using it.