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Is this any help http://www.justgloves.co.uk/Nitrile-Gloves.aspx

beadons I was sorry to read about your cockerel. I was in a similar situation with my chickens, fine one minute, dead the next! I have confirmation to collect another six on 1st August and I am looking forward to that.

Thank you Frisbee. I just cannot help feeling guilty and sad. Like I said earlier I will do it all again and I am looking forward to my next lot of rescues.

I am heartbroken as I have just lost three of my four ex-batts that I had for 10 months. They were a pleasure to nurse back to health and allow freedom of my garden. Have felt such a failure and still not sure what went wrong, they seemed fine one minute and gone the next. I have been assured...

... I was just worried the queen would run out of space to lay if too much foundation is filled with stores.

thanks for that advice - I will continue. The bees are taking all the feed I give them ... 1/2 gallon every two/three days!

Hi Veg - this travelling box only has mesh over the top and then a roof fits on that. Would it still be a problem if they had to be left another day. I can make sure I go round and help him transfer them tomorrow if we are unsuccessful today for any reason.

thank you for the helpful replies. the hive is in position so I will follow what has been suggested and hopefully get it right. I am helping a friend out here and he is a new beek just like I am. I have requested help on another thread re feeding! A more experienced beekeeper will be on hand...

back to feeding - I collected a five frame nuc a week ago and was told to feed for at least 3/4 weeks. On my first inspection yesterday, the bees had already drawn out almost four of the six new foundations. There was plenty of food stored, should I stop feeding?

Hi - a five frame nuc is being collected this evening and by the time we get home it will be at least 8pm. Weather and temperature permitting (it will still be light enough), is it possible to transfer the nuc to the new hive immediately or should the bees be allowed time to reorientate? They...