Wilco's latest activity

Probably intended to increase the number of drones in the area - Parthenogenesis (I knew there would be the benefit of a classical...

Well we are the Ancient Geeks I suppose..................

It May be. Can only hope/pray.

Tbh the temps are far too low and the chilly winds are having a big affect not only on forage but I believe plant nectar production...

I'm sure I read somewhere that queens and drones travel different distances to mate (an evolutionary trait that helps to avoid...

The OP is not asking about cross breeding, simply if they get get along living next to each other.....I am ok with my neighbours so long...

Same. Was really hoping for a decent amount of OSR this year as there is so much near my hives. What a shame.

Costa del Fermanagh here - a week of calm dry sunny weather (13-15C). Fields and roadside verges with dandelion flowering at max. Willow...

I don't think you will be disappointed with Fort airflex waterproofs. I use them a lot up here and am always dry despite wind driven...

Presuming you practice some sort of swarm control and keep your colonies strong yield depends on pasture…. To quite a famous Finn

Funnily enough I've just heard one for the first time in years.

Not a discussion about the BBKA. Was out leaving the chickens out this morning and heard the first cuckoo of the year behind me on the...

I had their kit as a student on farm placement. We had a difficult calving in a field in torrential rain. Out of me, the other student...

I've just ordered their waterprooof bib and brace - I have a lot lot of powerwashing to do and these look a good option; for under £20 I...

The fort clothing is really good, though as you say still get clammy inside. Still have my buffalo, and a Montane similar thing but...