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    Colony for sale, Essex

    I have the following items for sale which would be ideal as a starter kit for a new beekeeper. - established national hive with laying queen (approx 6 months old), - 2 national supers with drawn comb - 2 bee suits (one Sheriff) - 2 boiler suits - 2 pairs of gloves - hive stand - smoker...
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    For Sale: Hive/starter kit Colchester

    I am unfortunately having to sell my bee equipment as sadly after a number of bee stings the reactions are getting steadily worse, and have decided to call it a day on beekeeping! Therefore I have the following items for sale. This would be ideal as a starter set for a new beekeeper, but we...
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    OSR Super. What to do!

    I think this is a useful post, but have to agree with Johnmc and Jackbee. I'm relatively new to beekeeping and like this site as it has loads of info - but often don't feel knowledgeable enough to offer my opinion. I had a couple of supers with some OSR in today and now I have an idea of what...
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    Nuc for sale, Essex (Colchester)

    £100, though this is just the frames so you'll need your own nuc box. Based in Wakes Colne 07941 660169
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    Nuc for sale, Essex (Colchester)

    I have a nuc with a new queen (emerged early June) and have waited to make sure she mated and has started laying – checked yesterday and all going well with plenty of brood, larvae and stores. There are 5 National frames, I want to hang on to the nuc box so buyer should have something they can...
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    Jacking it in?

    Thanks so much for the tips. I did do my basic training with D in Colchester so think it will be worth going back and learning a bit more now that I've had some experience. I'll also take the advice regarding proper swarm control and read up on this. Thanks again. First time I've used this...
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    Jacking it in?

    Hi all. Feeling a bit despondent after a bad couple of weeks of beekeeping. I'm only in my second full year and my hive (I only have one) swarmed a couple of weeks ago. I had done a full inspection the week before and removed all queen cells as existing queen seemed fine (didn't spot her but...
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