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I think you could definitely call yourself a natural beekeeper with that setup!

I remember a minister making a joke about trying to get rid of bats in the church roof. Apparently if you baptise them they never come near the place again!!

Maybe wait until there are some mature drones about ... just in case. Having a friend check frames as well helps.

I think you should try and have 2-3 supers per hive.They need room to dry the nectar-honey as well as store it so extracting on the fly isn't a 100% answer. Make the frames up but if you can keep the foundation in its wrapper until it is needed (not always possible) As far as extra brood boxes...

Welcome! Loads of good advice on the DIY and Construction ... section!

There may also be an opportunity to pick up some stuff from one of the regional conventions at a marked down price if you or your associates are thinking of going.

Thank you

Used cat litter would be even cheaper! Recycle and all that. (Tongue firmly in cheek)

I don't think the term natural beekeeping has a verifiable meaning. In my opinion if you are keeping bees it isn't natural. I can't think of any places in the natural world where bees would find themselves showered with icing sugar naturally!!

Wear your suit in the car? Maybe split them early this season and create 2-3 nucs with different queens. You probably want to consider getting rid of that queen before her drone count goes up! Good Luck!

I think a good time to start is early in the season with a small colony. That way you get a chance to do your inspections with a smaller colony which should be less stressful than a full hive. Your confidence then gets a chance to grow as your colony does. If possible get your bees from a...

* Could contact the paper - it's an interesting story. Would publicity like that be good for the finding of a witness (If someone's gone to work with no eye brows maybe?) or does it just highlight the fact bees burn? Does it encourage the police if the paper is in the story? * Leaflet the flats...

The ulster show is on the Friday as well. Search online for ubka conference.

That is definitely shocking. I would love to know what drove this person to this and what made them think it was OK!

That is great for the price!

I don't see anywhere in that thread that mentions lidl or asda!

You must be gutted I know I would be, and angry and hurt.... And as you say it is another beek that did it. Can you put a description on so all the honest beeks on here can keep an eye out.

Basically as subject £5 fruit trees in lidl and asda in ni if anyone interested.

Lidl ni have a mitre saw at the minute, in case anyone is waiting here.