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    horses and bees dont mix

    There are horses next to my hives but are well segregated by fence, trees and a stream. The wife has horses also and it does sound a little odd, one did have a very severe reaction to something once and swelled up like a balloon, it was on 75 piriton a day to get rid of the reaction. (I still...
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    The ongoing queen/brood saga...

    I have a similar situation. After not having time to get to the bees for a good few weeks (new baby!) my strongest colony now only have a handful of bees due to swarming that i wasnt able to prevent and there is no sign of any queen, but there are a few unopened queen cells that i'm hoping they...
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    how long for new queen to mate

    Both the swarms are already well established in their respective hives so i'm quite happy to leave them to it.
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    how long for new queen to mate

    i'm in a similar position to Pete above. I had two swarms, both of which conveniently took up residence in bait hives and have evidence of the queen being active, but now the original hives are eggless and broodless but with open queen cells. I hope the bees have had the good sense to leave a...
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    stafford beekeepers

    As mentioned previously, give these guys a call. www.southstaffsbeekeepers.co.uk/ They are based at Shugborough and run a very good beginners course (where i got started and already full this year) but they have apiary open days etc. and are usually pleased to help. Personally, i wouldnt...
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    Smoker fuel

    i use the bedding from the wifes gerbils, mostly shavings but also hay and cardboard thats been chewed up
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    Gloves or no gloves?

    i have always used leather gloves but tried rubber gloves for the first time this weekend - wilkinsons heavy duty washing up gloves - very good. Much better to handle the frames with etc. One or two bees tried to sting but they didnt let any through.
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    Reactions to stings

    Got stung on my middle finger a few weeks back and my whole hand swelled up lots and my arm almost up to my elbow was noticibly bigger. Took a good week to go down, and i was pretty quick with the lotions, potions and pills too.
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    A good visit

    well its too late now!
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    A good visit

    Just thought i'd share one of those visits to the bees that makes you smile: Hive one - caste from a few weeks ago - queen spotted and marked Hive two - swarm from a month or so ago - queen spotted and marked Hive three - queen that was marked a few weeks ago spotted Hive four - mostly...
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    Flowering times

    So has anyone got a link for UK flowering times?!
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    Flowering times

    Thanks for the quick responses!
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    Flowering times

    Hi, I'm new to the forum but have been beekeeping for a few years. I have two hives with good strong colonies. Does anyone have a list or a link to a list of flowering times for UK trees, hedgerows and flowers? Many thanks in advance Simon
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