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Hi All, i am going to try Randy Olivers Queens for Pennies and set up a 2 - 3 Nucs as Queenless Cell Starter / Finishers. i have 4 hives set up as support hives to take capped brood to create the Nucs 6 - 8 weeks prior to proposed queen rearing date. i was wondering how long it takes a hive...

Hi All, I am attempting queen rearing this year. I have used the BIBBA queen rearing timetable and adapted it to break down the process for mtself in an attempt to keep on track. Wondered if the more experienced beekeepers can take a look over it and let me know if I have got any of my timings...

Assuming I am successful at raising queens, what’s the latest you would split a colony and have a chance of getting it through the winter? I am based in South Yorkshire I ask as I plan to try double brood but want to over winter on brood and a half. I was wondering if I could split the hive...

Hi All, Does anyone use dried egg in their pollen patties? And if so can anyone recommend a supplier?

Hi all, Seeking a mentor in the South Yorkshire / Yorkshire area. I only started beekeeping in June.