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    What are my options?

    I'd appreciate some thoughts... I joined this fantastic hobby last year with a purchased nuc. All went well... and I was quite proud of getting the ladies thru the worst summer for some time in good order. However, they didn't make it thru the winter. A mentor took a look at what was left and...
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    Still learnin'...

    60,000 bees outside a bee suit no problem; one bee inside... now that's a sphincter testing moment.
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    Bee space

    Forgive me... for I am novice... Should there be a gap between the top of a BB frame and the bottom of a super frame?? Cheers, Mark
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    Does pollen = nectar

    Folks, I'm new... so be gentle! I've been feeding my 8 week old nuc intermittently based on their level of stores over the last few weeks. And they have been duly drawing comb and increasing in number. I was wondering if when I see pollen arriving I can presume that nectar is also coming in. Or...
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    Sniffer Bees??

    Curious as to how they scale down a dogs harness to fit... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18496516 :)
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    Here we go...

    Having waited to catch a passing swarm I gave it to my enthusiasm and yesterday collected a nuc from a supplier in Banbury. Firstly, and treading carefully so as to not raise the hackles of the ad police, they have been supremely helpful. Before, during and immediately after collection. So...
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    Painting Poly

    Bit of a newbie question... painting a poly nuc is clearly good for longevity, but should that include the inside? And I read on this forum that Cup**nol Sh*des is as good a choice as any... true?? Many thanks, Mark
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    Deep breath... here goes!!

    Well, having too'ed and froo'ed with the idea for 2 years, attending (almost all) of the local course the plunge has been taken! (Picture inserted here but removed 'cos I've not made 10 posts!) Our first and, as yet, unpopulated hive is at the bottom of the paddock (which is at the bottom of...
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