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Has anyone ever tried making there own honey spinner? I was thinking if I could get or make a cage to hold the frames I could do it all in a homebrew bucket using a drill for the odd one or two frames, as it already has a hole in the lid. Only problem is I can't find any pre made cages for less...

Hi, last week I got my first nic transferred. I'm going to do a inspection in a day or so, but was wondering when is a good time to open up the entrance? I left it small at first to help being a small hive but not sure whe they are strong enough to be partly or fully open. I do have a open mesh...

Hi, I got a hive that's protected by what I think is a either wax exterior or some sort of rub similar. It was a hive I was gifted new so not to sure. My question is what do people treat them with? The dove tail joints are bare so will need something come winter. But I know normal paint...

Hi, I transfered my first Nuc today into the hive. I couldn't spot the queen but most bees happy to follow in the hive so not to worried. But when is the best time to do the first inspection of the hive?

Hi, I have been gifted a hive It has two brood box's taking langstroth deep one super, all 8 frames each. My question is once my colony get up and going would two brood boxes be to much? Also how easy isit to cut back down to one for winter, or isit best hust leave two on? Thankyou

Has anyone here ever tried this course? Facebook is throwing at me all the time, I wondered of there os any good information in it

Hi I am new to all this and i been reading alot about bee keeping online. I have ordered some books eventually but wondered if there was any video, tutorials or YouTube channels anybody recommends? Thankyou

Hi I am new to all of this. I would love to have a hive which I will make over the coming year once I have researched and read more into everything. Is there any advice or tips you would advise? Or common beginners mistakes? Thankyou