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Another newbie but a few thoughts rather than advice. I'd stick with this forum and the helpful people in it who have answered all the questions I have raised on topic and off. Hooper is the best book that I have read. I would also recommend jioning your local association and picking...

it appears to appeal to all ages and both sexes, i'm 49 which I hope is young to middle age looking forward to the next 50 with the bees and family.:nature-smiley-013:

Trespass not a problem as far as I can see, report matter to Police and advise thenm of marks, I would have thought that the thief would be unaware of the marks, theft of bees and equipment have i beleve been prosecute here.

I have been thinking about getting dummey boards and thought that frame feeders were a bit of a *** but in light of the comments I will be getting some or may have a go at making one thanks to Hedgerow Pete's videos.bee-smillie

Thans for the comments, will look at the Corti, price seems to be on a par. Can not find chick tec omn internet yet but will keep looking. The tip re the Cockerals misfiring at this time of year has saved me soon money as I have been checking out e bay a lot.:nature-smiley-016:

I am thinking about buyiny this incubator and while its far from bee related, I wonder if anyone has any experience of this model. From PandT Poultry website its seems quite straight forward to use. Thanks in advance.:cheers2:

I bought a suit of e bay, quality appears to be very good and the price was excellent, £70.00 for two including postage.

I would say Hooper is the best book that I have read, will dig out David Cramp's book. I would say that Hooper is a serious book,not pompus or high brow and is well worth reading and has stood the test of time.

Should have said its a good idea to keep any new hens apart from your old flock for a couple of weeks, that way any infection etc will be noted and hopefully will not have affected your existing birds.

I enjoy giong to the auctions and visit the local one at Ffairfach a village half a mile south of the market town of Llandeilo in the eastern part of Carmarthenshire, Wales. the bigest problem with auctions is getting carried away and paying over the odds. Good day out, normally the last...

Thanks for the responses, its good to know that there is wealth of knowledge out there that can be tapped. Will check painting stickey. I live in Pembrokeshire, some 6 or so miles west of Haverfordwest. Once again thanks.

Newbie question, if already answered eslewhere please forgive me. Have just about finished putting my hive together and was wondering if I should treat the wood, any views? All the best,

I plan to start this spring keeping bees and will be sharing the apiary with a friend who like me is a novice; I hope the benifits are as described, will let you know as the season progresses.