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Great advice. The queen came marked and I spotted her when transferring the nuc to the hive. so shouldn't be tough to find later in the week. There's lots of activity but whilst I sat and starred this afternoon noticed no obvious pollen on the returning bees. Would they still be orienting or...

Thanks susbees... good call! Bucket with rocks and water now 5m from the hive!

Having waited to catch a passing swarm I gave it to my enthusiasm and yesterday collected a nuc from a supplier in Banbury. Firstly, and treading carefully so as to not raise the hackles of the ad police, they have been supremely helpful. Before, during and immediately after collection. So...

Thanks for all the advice folks! Much appreciated. Now I've just got to find a shade my wife will be happy with! ;)

Bit of a newbie question... painting a poly nuc is clearly good for longevity, but should that include the inside? And I read on this forum that Cup**nol Sh*des is as good a choice as any... true?? Many thanks, Mark

Evening, Any left?? Cheers, Mark

No worries.

Hi, Has this now been sold? Cheers, Mark

Thanks. I know it's a long shot... but thought it worth a try. I'm also making friends with the local keepers. I know the village has had a few swarms collected last year. The field behind is grass (and lambs). The other side is OSR. Thanks for you help! Mark

Ah ha!! Add me to the list of peps who missed it! Cheers, Mark

Great advice!! I will remove the supers to the garage and leave a blocked off crown board and roof in place. Cheers, Mark

Plenty more?!?!? I'm in a state of almost permanent panic over this one and it's empty!! :-)

Nope... it's ours... no horses. Chickens up the other end but they can't get to the bees.

Well, having too'ed and froo'ed with the idea for 2 years, attending (almost all) of the local course the plunge has been taken! (Picture inserted here but removed 'cos I've not made 10 posts!) Our first and, as yet, unpopulated hive is at the bottom of the paddock (which is at the bottom of...