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Like Tom, I love to watch the bees going in and out of it, love inspecting bit by bit and not having to lift supers on and off. The feeder is a frame feeder, so easy to fill too, without fiddling about with tubs and things. So day to day its my preference. However, I haven't worked out how I am...

I hived a swarm in mine today from the national nuc I caught it in two days ago, by 'walking' it in. I filled my other tbh by pouring the bees in three weeks ago. Downside is the difficulty of giving them drawn comb/brood/stores from the nationals. the older hive has built comb from starter...

thank you for all the answers! that does make it easier to plan a way forward. I will work on the websites and get some information together. Nicky

Hi the landowners where I am trying to get an apiary set up have requested a COSHH assessment for any chemicals you use on campus to maintain a healthy bee population. for any chemicals we use on to maintain a healthy bee population. (I stupidly mentioned in my risk assessment that we would be...

Hi Pete, I have just done two assessments for 2 apiary sites. I can send them to you by email? Nicky

I have to go up that way this weekend at some point, would like to meet your bees. Will PM you now I can.

Hi Coventry boy, I am a new beekeeper too (not all too far from you actually) and have gained a lot of insight from your posts and the subsequent replies. So thank you all!

Hi Pete, Do you still have these? I can't Pm you I am afraid, but would like them. Nicky