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    Extreme Beekeeping

    On Iplayer Now. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00d298z/Jimmy_and_the_Wild_Honey_Hunters/
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    Frame making query!

    Hi, Search on youtube for wiring beehive frames, theres plenty on there but i expect there will be someone along soon to tell you how to do it. Regards British Beehives
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    Nucs wanted Sheffield

    Hi, Try this guy He runs a beekeeping shop in rugby and sells nucs. Paul Hirons Mob: 07738896260 Tell him Toby Mason sent you.
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    Has anyone on here purchased one of these BS National poly hives?

    I see im actually looking at taking up beekeeping and was wondering what would be the best route to take for the future. Toby
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    roof tin

    If you are on a budget then hivemaker's suggestion is the best, make them yourself but remember the thinner the material the tighter the fold which means more weather tight but 0.6mm is fine we actually use 0.7 and have all joints welded and cleaned to seal it. Toby
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    Has anyone on here purchased one of these BS National poly hives?

    so will be the course for all beekeepers to take or is this a personal preference thing. Toby
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    Has anyone on here purchased one of these BS National poly hives?

    Are there any differences between wooden and poly hives in terms of longevity and warmth. Toby
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    roof tin

    Hivemaker, I found beehive bits charge £8.00 for a custom sized roof but you are right in producing your own providing you can fold them tight enough to close of any gaps. Toby
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    roof tin

    Hi Pete, The roofs are usually made from a material called zintech, or just standard galvanised sheet steel. zintech is extremely hard to get hold of small quantities, usually you have to buy it per tonne. We have zintech roofs made gabled or flat for £7.00 each from a local supplier...
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    Beehives

    Thanks for that, that's hugely funny. Toby. :cheers2:
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    Beehives

    Thank You. Regards Toby
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    Beehives

    Thank you Roland. Thank you cheshirehives, the man that made no mistakes, made nothing. Thank you Queens59. Thank you to those welcoming us. We have had some slight problems with the website; which we are rectifying. The technical issue of the trust certificate is because our secure...
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    Beehives

    Thank you very much for the welcome. Regards Toby
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    Beehives

    Thank you for the feedback.
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    Beehives

    Thank You, Production floors are fitted with galvanised mesh with 64 holes per inch.
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