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Supercedure Thank you Midland Beek for your reply. It is a headache, at first books help but every week you ask 'why' or 'what should I do'. I think sometimes least is best if in doubt.

Supercedure Many thanks RAB You've been really helpful, it's appreciated.

This is my first full beekeeping year and would really appreciate some advice. On finding a sealed Q cell in my one hive a few weeks ago, I put the 3 year old queen into a nuc. The first nuc inspection a week later was fine, during the next inspection (last weekend) I found one sealed Q cell, no...

Rab I am using 14 x 12 brood size

johna Thanks for advice. I do already have a WBC so am used to the lifts, I like that it is a bit more insulated in winter as well as the look of it. Cheers!

I am new to beekeeping this year and starting to get some equipment for next year. I have been offered (to buy) a good used softwood WBC, treated and painted white. Are these ok? I will be buying a new hardwood one also.

Thank you all for your help and replies.

About to buy my first nuc box, is it preferable for it to have a mesh floor or not? Thank you.

Winmag 780 Cheers, you've been more than helpfull! Opa

Heather Many thanks! Opa

I am very kindly being given an old hive to start up with - should this be scorched first? I have read this is recommended but do not want to do this if not necessary.

Hedgerow pete Hi Thanks for your offer, I contacted a beekeeper offering help on this forum not too far from yourself and am loving it! Sorry not to reply before, internet problems, only back online tonight. Thanks again for your very kind offer. Opa

Beesatbobs Thanks, I have replied by PM

Beesatbobs Hi Rob, I live in Wolverhampton area with no hives or experience yet! Booked on a local taster course on Sunday. Whereabouts are you, is your offer still open please? Thank you.

Buffalow Can get there on Saturday 1.30 ish?