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Due to a bereavement i have 3 bee hives (2 with bees) 1 smoker 1 manuall extractor and various other items. I dont know the value but am open to offers.Pick up only (Greater Manchester area) Thanks

Hi all i have been feeding ambrosia to me 2 colonies through the summer (what little we had of it in Manchester)Question is when do you use fondant to feed? i asked about and am getting mixed answers Thanks :beatdeadhorse5:

Has anyone got any tips/ideas on what to do wiith beeswax? :cheers2:

We will be taking our first honey ever this weekend.My question is we currently have 2 and 1/2 supers and 1 brood all capped and full.Should we take it all or leave maybe the 1/2 for stores.? Thanks :party:

I am hoping to split my colony so have been feeding ambrosia for the last 3 weeks.Will this speed up the process or am I doing more harm than good Cheers :cheers2:

Can anyone help? I have queen cells in my new nuc.I transfered the nuc to brood box about 4 weeks ago.It's a new queen that seems to be laying well There is also plenty of room in the brood box. Should i try an A/S or just keep knocking down the new cells? Regards Wayne :confused:

Does it matter where you place the frames in the brood box? Should they be placed towards the front or back ? Thanks :willy_nilly:

That is the question.When is it time to put on sugar syrup for a nuc.I tranferred my nuc 9/10 days ago.I was advised not to feed as the weather was good.It's been raining here quite a lot lately (Mancesters always raining) so should i put on a feed Thanks :banghead:

Hi does anyone have any links to a site that will help me construct a national nuc box ? Thanks Wayne :blush5:

Does anyone leave an entrance block in all year? and if so are their any benefits.I spoke to 2 beeks one said block in al year the other said remove until autumn Thanks :banghead:

As you can tell i'm new to beekeeping.My question is at what point should i put on another brood box .The brood that is on now has 4 frames of sealed brood 2 unsealed 2 stores and 2 1/2 drawn comb.The guy I bought the nuc off (A really nice guy) reccomended to double brood so i could split the...

Hi anyone selling a copy Ted Hooper book Guide to Bees and Honey pm me please :cheers2:

Does anyone have 1 or maybe 2 childrens bee suits for sale? They are for my grandchildren aged 5 and 7.If not can anyone reccomend a good supplier? Thanks Wayne :cheers2:

Hello all I have just transfered my first nuc to a brood .Should I feed them sgar syrup straight away or leave for a few days ? :redface: Thanks

Does anyone have or know of anyone who has any bees for sale could you help me get started? I have just completed a theory and practical beekeeping course but am having trouble getting hold of some bees Here's Hoping Regards...

Does anyone have 2/3 hives for sale (manchester area if possible) can pick up if local Thanks