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Thinking of making a mating nuc/s. Question for those that have made their own! Did you trim the side lugs of the top bar? From hive makers photo it looks like he may have done? Does it matter much which super frame you use as a starting point. Would sn4 or sn1s with spacers both be ok. Hive...

They usually have items on sale at the conference at around the same price as the winter sale. Not sure if it is the same range of items but boxes and frames etc not a problem.

einsteinagogo Where did you get the printer?

Disgraceful. Simply promoting one business at the expense of the industry.

The other thing is that being beside the sea you are probably effectively halving their forage area. If you could up your inspection rate in the early part of the season that might help.

I would highly recommend joining your local association and doing their entry level course. Then you will be in as strong a position as position to start your journey in to beekeeping!! Good Luck

2 strips.

Are you feeding them at the minute?

One of the guys in our association still has queens. Just google Buy a Native Black Queen if you want to take a look.

i would agree the Dave cushion website is fantastic.

that is what i do. i also have a nic there with spare frames dummy boards and feeders. at least that keeps some extras handy!

just out of interest,are you feeding them?

If they really need more space, then remove the QE and give it to them on their own terms. If HM takes a few walks around the super you will be more likely to get workers up there as well. You can check on each inspection and if they start to draw it you can put the QE on making sure that the...

Welcome from the sunny Co Down (rainy mostly :))

Must remember that, up until now I have made a point of killing each and every one I find in the apiary. Will now remove and dispatch!!

I would have thought this would be an option even in the form of a grant! And what evidence will they want about how many stocked hives you have on-site?

Could you point us in the direction of the plans if any you had for the extractor? Cheers D

Nice read. Will have to do me as a bee fix until I get out over the weekend :)

Now that is what I call service Dishmop!!

Hi, and welcome :)