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    Wanted Beehives

    Hi All, I am looking for 4 full hives with good queen and docile bees. I am in Uxbridge near Heathrow.
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    National Beehives for sale

    Hi, Due to relocation and moving abroad, I have 4 hives with bees for sale. All overwintered well and getting very active now. Each hive has one or two partly filled super/supers, some from last year. Asking for £600 for the lot. However, may split. I am in the Heathrow area Hazem
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    Questions about nucs.

    Hi, Some of my colonies are strong and doing well. I am planning to make some nucs. I will be using 2 store and 3 brood frames. Now I need to know: 1- When is the best time to form the nucs? 2- Can I mix the frames (with or without the bees) from different colonies? 3- Is it late to let...
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    Insurance question

    Hi, A friend of mine was approached by a company who want him to keep some of his hives on their grounds. They also offered to pay him some money for keeping them there (every bee keeper's dream for an Out-Apiary). They didn't ask for anything in return (e.g. share of the honey). He reckons it...
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    Is this a swarm?

    Hi guys, While I was checking my bee's this morning I saw what appears to be a swarm. I took these photos. Please tell me what you think. I'll be going back to hive them in the travel box that you can see in one of the photos. Thanks!
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    Shall I attempt using the Apidea?

    Hi, I mention in the section of the forum that I found several queen cells. They looked "nice" in the sense of shape and size. I have 3 brand new Apidea units. I never used them and not sure how to use them. I read a bit on how to rear queens using the Apidea. I am very tempted to have a...
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    Do I need to intervene?

    Hi, I took possession of a double brood colony yesterday. Moved it 25 miles and put in its new place. I knew that it had not been managed or inspected for the last few weeks (may be 3 to 4 weeks). Went about an hour ago and saw lots of bee out flying getting orientated and other flying...
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