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  1. Steve A

    Syrup and ants

    Thanks for this 😊
  2. Steve A

    Syrup and ants

    Hi Richardk my Bee's were advertised as a package with mated Queen from Bee Supplies but came in 5 frame nuc box. One frame was totally disintegrated whilst one had a wooden frame but no wax ! Queen was in a plastic cage. I cleaned out the top feeder & replaced with water only after my...
  3. Steve A

    Water %

    Thanks very much indeed for your guidance 😊
  4. Steve A

    Syrup and ants

    I'm up in Leeds (UK) you? I've just done an inspection, removed and cleaned the top feeder replaced but only drinking water. The girl's have been busy bringing back bright yellow & orange pollen however the frames seem to be in roughly the same situation as last week's inspection. Only 3 & 1/2...
  5. Steve A

    Water %

    Oh... Funny that.. it says on the box, and other replies, that it will. But I guess I'll just have to take your word for it 😉
  6. Steve A

    Water %

    Thanks just bought one for about £6, just wondering about calibration with extra virgin olive oil - what should it read ?
  7. Steve A

    Syrup and ants

    Thanks for the input, I've had them for 4 week's now ( 1st hive) & proud as punch to see my first little babies looking out of their cell's at the big wide world. Gone from 3 badly delivered frames (supposed to be 5) to 3 full brood Frames mixed with pollen & honey & drawing out another 2 all in...
  8. Steve A

    Syrup and ants

    I have Ants accessing the top sugar syrup feeder (new package + mated Queen) which my mentor say's not to worry about however there are quite a few drowned one's which are mouldy - obvious question should I remove & clean the feeder bowl before replacing or totally remove it now as the...
  9. Steve A

    First honey of the season

    I was going to thank you for the very informative assistance you provided but was beaten to it 😊 really appreciate your input for us newbee's though many thanks indeed 👍😊
  10. Steve A

    Recommendation for a small, manual extractor.

    Do you have a link for this or is it the manual one sold by Thorne currently£190 with additional buckets etc ?
  11. Steve A

    First honey of the season

    Ok but how do you extract the honey into the jars easier & less messy than spinning ? I'm thinking of making my own two frame spinner but you suggested an easier way
  12. Steve A

    First honey of the season

    Could you please tell me (newbee) more about jarring & how it works 🙂
  13. Steve A

    BBKA Insurance withdrawn

    I'm quite interested in your progress on this, I've just applied for a quote
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