Recent content by Abercroft

Another excellent idea! Bravo!

I do, and I will. Good idea. I think there is a lot of nectar in the cells that I would expect to see eggs. And the little spot of shine in the cells is liquid, rather than eggs. I don’t know this is true, but this is what I was thinking. Both hives had this problem. So to me, that tells me I’m...

👍 you guys have been a BIG help. Thanks!

Thank you for such a good and through reply. I did get some training, but without the bees it was all theory. I so follow Black Mountain Honey on YouTube, and Fredric Dunn is another I am a fan of. Different environments, I know. I think the sun was so bright I had a hard time seeing. Strange...

I do now! Thanks!

Oh good! That means I’m not late after all. Thanks!

I‘m near Brechin, in Angus. East of Scotland in the heart of agricultural fields. The original colony had quite a bit of stores, but I took it so I could get the super off. But I left four full medium frames full of honey, most of it capped. Most of what I took appears to be unripe, so I will...

I have two hives, one the original hive with a new nuc installed middle of May. Second is a hive with the bees from that original nuc that swarmed within three weeks of installation. I had a government man come and inspect late July. All was well. Original hive had eggs, brood, etc. Swarm hive...

Sorry, it was EFB that hit the area.,.

I think I’ll talk with a local before I reserve anything.

Hummmm.. you guys are giving me food for thought. I was thinking buying from a company whose nucs are treated and inspected before they go out might be a good idea since they will be “clean” going into a new hive. i wasn’t going to replace the queen on a schedule, I just wanted to learn the...

I think I’ll go with Buckfast....to learn on. Maybe go to the native later if beekeeping sticks with me.

Another question... I’m in an agricultural area, potatoes, wheat, oats and barley. Some roots like beets and parsnips too, hay. And I have three acres of ornamental plants and trees, plus I found two HUGE lime trees in a neighbours yard. But I’m a little worried about pesticides being in...

Got it. I had seen those too. I’m only at the stage of gathering info, hoping buy equipment and connect with beekeepers near Christmas. I ask about the type of bee because I’m shopping for a nuc to reserve now, so I won’t get left out later in the spring.

Amms? ( sorry , beginner).