Pm sent toffeesmum !!! I haven't joined any groups yet just a couple of forums I've been doing a lot of reading and watching utube videos but they make it look so easy and I know theirs a lot more to it than meets the eye .
I have a full colony pre ordered from bs honey bees should be about 5/6 weeks and I'm picking another colony up next week !
Sam
Yeah I've been looking ma1308 the starter courses are full at the moment . Where are the BKA meetings held in Shropshire ?Hi Sam,
Take Toffeesmum advise and join Shropshire BKA (they are not clicky) and get some first hand experience with an hive before yours turn up you will be very surprised how quick things can change with Bee's, I jumped in just like you and when mine swarmed I have to say it was a scary experience for a novice, I also made some silly mistakes that cost me the one thing I did learn was I was not allergic to stings, over 30 stings the day I forgot my smoker and I opened a very angry hive.
You will really enjoy this hobby it is so fascinating just sitting watching them come back with the pollen my wife and I can sit there for hours just watching them come and go.
I'd just like to thank toffees mum (Alison) for helping me through my first hive inspection today an taking the time out to come over , really do appreciate it thanks again Sam
Ps I'm pleased the bees are healthy an friendly and not aggressive lots of brood in all stages plenty of stores for them !
No queen cells ... Happy days
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