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I work less (28 hrs a week). So i have time to think and to experience without any pressure, without serious worries. Sometimes things succeed and other things don’t. But i enjoy everyday. I think this is where life is about. At least it is for me 😊.

Thanx for your response! I’m aware things can be harder then expected. And maybe i will reach a point i will throw in the towel. But it could also turn out to be a succes. Anyway i like the atmosphere of this forum so i will stick around and keep you updated and learn of you all. Because there...

Well wait and see 😉. I don’t buy a cheap material WH for big money. I will make a long lasting not so expensive hive. And i will keep you updated at this forum how things will turn out 🤓

One empty layer 12-sided of 21 cm high and 70 mm thick of Douglas fir will weigh 3,5 kg. So two layers plus roof will weigh around 10 kg. I don’t know how much the comb will weigh. It will contain per layer a max. of almost 0,5 m2, a total of 1m2 of comb. Plus of course the bees 😀. Anyway, it...

😂 Well i meant the ones shown here: Warre lift

Coming wednesday it starts with some theory lessons online. Depending on covid status and measures the practice lessons will start in april or july. The teacher has a lot of different experiences. He lives and keeps bees in the place where i live. But he also teaches farmers in Africa how to...

That’s something i don’t know. Maybe @rolande knows? I see you use rose hives. That’s a special method too! But because you split the brood my feeling is it is more disturbing for the bees... But i guess there will be advantages too 😉

To start with the last. No i won’t let them starve. I have a responsibility! But i don’t agree with you that happiness is the same as good for them. By no means i will give the impression i know it better than you. But if i look at people, kids and adults, loads of them don’t choose healthy...

You are right. But i have seen some interesting uplifting mechanics on the internet. So i might copy one of those ☺️

Thanx. This is exactly what i was thinking. In my humble opinion a nice compromise if you prefer a more natural way of beekeeping. And not getting old comb is a good thing isn’t it? in regard to diseases etcetera.

No, not yet. ☺️ I will. But i have also seen some nice uplifting systems 🙄

😂 thanx for your response.

France is warmer in summer in The Netherlands but colder in the winter. I agree keeping bees is not natural. So i want to find a compromise. So i won’t use 20 mm sawn timber but rather 30 or maybe 70 mm. To get better isolation.

i think the main concept of warre is putting boxes underneath. Harvesting from the top. So i would think comb will never gets older than two years. So syrup is not a choice of the bee but of the beekeeper. Or am i wrong. 🤔 Curious, what is the reason for you to try warre when you don’t want to...

It is less heavy but i don’t want bees in plastics. Maybe a too romantic idea, but i prefer a more natural setting 😉

Thanx! Interesting old stuff 😀

Thanx for sharing your experience! Good advice 👍

Good to hear you enjoyed your stay 👍. I have been several times to the UK. wonderful country and great people too!

Thanx for your advice! I’ll make the best of it ☺️

Thanx for your advice. I will take a look.