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Thanks for everyones replies, I was looking for ones to sell with jars of honey. But I found the tip about the straws for tasting helpful thanks :)

Does anyone know of a supplier where I good buy approx 100 small honey dippers please? :)

An interesting alternate perspective

I wondered about her being damaged. The bees appeared to be trying to prevent her from leaving. Every time she went back in the hive they left her alone

thanks for that, it was realy fascinating to watch

I was watching my bees today and noticed a small cluster of bees on the landing board. A close look revealed that the cluster was around the recently hatched queen. (still in Q cell on Tuesday) The behaviour of the bees did not appear friendly as they seemed to be trying to prevent the queen...

Situation today One apidea has failed completely, bees gone. The other, to my great suprise, has hatched a beautiful Queen. Thanks for the advice hopfully next time I will get queens from both

it is an apidea and I put a cup of bees in which clearly ain't enough. Is it possible to add more or should I just start again?

I have been trying to raise queens this year using mini-nucs and have come across a couple of problems. 1) I don't think I put enough bees in to start with, can I ad more and if so what would be the best way. 2) what is the best way to refill the feeder as they have using the fondant very quickly.

Indeed it does! Friday and Sunday are educational days for BBKA members. Saturday is the trading day, which is open to anyone who wishes to attend.

sounds like a good plan

Finally got time off and and weather to coincide to allow a first inspection. Very pleased with the outcome. All hives showing plenty of activity with pollen piling in. On looking inside i could see that all were laying well, with eggs crubs and sealed brrod on at least five frames, with plenty...

Beecraft is a private limited company owned by the associations rather than BBKA. Indeed the BBKA recently tried to remove the "Official Journal Status", a move that was rejected by the associations. Now I suspect that the BBKA is trying to compete with Beecraft but can not think why

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Last year I bought a queen which I understand is of slovinian origin. I like the temprement and I have noticed that the colony gets started foraging well before the other hives in the apiary. So I am considering raising some new queens from her slovinian majesty. However I have heard that the...

Can I also ask if Fumidil B has a shelf life as I found some that must be at least six years old

I have bought a few over the years and on the whole they have been satisfactory. Just need to watch out for the odd unplaned piece or the odd badly sited knott that can weaken the structure.

Thank you all for your advice. I am certainly going to give it a go I liked the idea of ice cubes

Having been attacked by a dog rose today I was reminded of school days when I used to collect rosehips and wondered if it is possible to make my own rosehip syrup.

nice Job