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    Have I been caught?

    Hi Haven't posted for while as I am still waiting for the nucleus that was ordered last October for collection this April/May from a place in Gloucester. Despite making a phone call last month,which was answered by the blokes wife and sending a couple of polite emails I haven't heard from...
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    plywood hives

    Does any one have an opinion on plywood hives as I am thinking of buying one as a second hive for my first season. They are cheap and cheerfull but are they fit for the purpose? Not sure if I am allowed to post this link but this is the one in question...
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    brood nest size

    Hello. Hope you don't mind another beginners question but after reading up on brood nest size I am more confused than ever. At the moment my hive is ready to receive a 5 bar nucleus this season and the intention was to go for a brood and a half. The nucleus will be headed by a carniolan...
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    Buckfast or Carnolian?

    I have read up on buckfasts and have formed an impression that they may require an experienced beek to handle them. I will be starting a national from a nuc next summer and fancied keeping buckfast bees. I have completed a course last year, have done much reading and intend to get some hands...
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    boxes and frames

    Hello,I have just joined the forum and am a newbee. I have a national hive which will be started with a 5 bar nucleus next spring it's not assembled yet and there is a choice of boxes and frames. I have been reading up a lot on the subject but am still confused over the following couple of...
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