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What sort of noise does that make then?? :confused::confused::confused::confused:

Well that's probably because the ones who don't know have never done a course. And there are some on here who reckon that all theory courses are a complete waste of time. Disappointing when you voluntarily give up your own time to try to help others get started.

3 yds will be fine. I would say 6ft min, but they can adapt very quickly to VTOL.

:icon_204-2::icon_204-2::icon_204-2::icon_204-2: Expect they were all in Birmingham.

If you are an BBKA member then you are covered for third party liability as long as you have paid the appropriate fee for the number of hives you have. Have you checked with your household insurer? I'm not sure they would automatically cover third party liability for your bees. It's probably...

Your problem with this approach is that error can very easily lead to the loss of your colony. You should at very least learn about Varroa management as left unchecked this will kill your bees sure as eggs are eggs. Unfortunately the days when you could let a hive of bees get on with their own...

The words 'Worms, can and open' spring to mind :hairpull:

Maisem*re rock bottom is as good a hive to start with as any.. just a couple of things that I hope you've considered... You've linked to a 14x12, are you aware of the various different size boxes used by UK beekeepers? Do you have any knowledge/training of beekeeping? There is a lot more to...

At this time of year you can move them pretty much any distance without any problems.

Welcome. It would be a good idea to contact a local association as many run theory courses at this time of year so you have some idea of what to expect. No substitute for practical experience, but a good way to start.

You will probably find that the bees will do a pretty good job of cleaning up before refilling if you put them back on the hives in spring.

Welcome A word of caution, beware of a lot of the garbage on youtube, read Ted Hooper's Guide to Bees and Honey

Hello Planning a holiday in Malta later in the year, will have to visit you!

Well remember that with bumble bees only the queens overwinter so they have to start from scratch in the spring to build up a colony. They may well fly earlier, I don't know, but the number of potential pollinators is much much lower than honeybees.

Definitely not a good idea to go offroading across the moors!:biggrinjester:

My understanding is that apple trees are mainly pollinated by honeybees as they flower too early in the season for bumbles and others to be established. No harm in encouraging other pollinators, but don't think it will help the apples. (Correct pruning is just as important)

:icon_204-2::icon_204-2::icon_204-2::icon_204-2::icon_204-2: Select them from the smilies box

Oh dear I was only trying to protect him from the vented spleens of Finman, O90O etc!!

Yes if you think that it will take a nuc 2 years to mature to a full size hive. Yes if you think you will do better than break even after 5 years. Well done, you seem to have upset some of the more moderate members of this forum with your very first post! Stay clear of the main section for a...

Got to be a Defender, only two snags: The back is an inch two narrow for two hives side by side In answer to a previous query, you don't talk about mpg, it's gpm!