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well that explains a lot
You could have a long and illustrious career in front of you!My second issue appeared yesterday.
I know nothing about Bees having only had them since last May.
I may apply for a job there.
My reply to every question would be
" That would be an ecumenical matter........but probably need a shook swarm."
You should have been Pope, but the Jesuits had it all stitched up!My second issue appeared yesterday.
I know nothing about Bees having only had them since last May.
I may apply for a job there.
My reply to every question would be
" That would be an ecumenical matter........but probably need a shook swarm."
I think you are unintentionally misunderstanding my position. I have already stated that I am not in favour of open feeding, for the reasons I have already explained. I merely wish to challenge some of the established opinions on here, such that open feeding, in February as suggested in the article, would automatically pose a threat to established hives in the form of disease transmission and robbing.There’s a difference between how bees react to an open feeder and a natural source. So no it’s not the same logic!
As to only weak hives being affected….. would that be mating nucs…. Five frame nucs or just the smaller colonies. Are you suggesting this is a possible justification.
Wasps are a pain but in lager apiaries bees can be just as predatory or dangerous to other colonies perhaps even more so. After all you’ll notice a wasp going in the front door but another bee?
we've heard that b*ll*x before - from the usual suspects it doesn't work, they operate a system akin to a closed shop and have it all neatly stitched upIf anyone feels strongly enough about the BBKA and its attitudes, the logical approach would be to join and seek high office in order to effect change from within
Problem with printing such open feeding advice in a mag /comic, albeit in February will plant the seed for some to do so any other time of the year.
If in doubt .... ask ....on here ...you might get more than one solution to a problem but you will be able to consider your options. Never be afraid to ask ...As a complete beginner to beekeeping, this actually really worries me. It worries me because I might not know what is right and what is wrong, especially if it comes from an apparent authority on the subject. This could be true of the magazine, the conventions, and potentially even the affiliated local societies. I'd be gutted if I did something that harmed my colonies in the first year.
I appreciate your curiosity. I started my beekeeping around 2010, although it was a long held intention for most of my life. Of course, my methodologies have changed over the years, mostly as a result of learning from my mistakes, but also with valuable inputs from here and other printed sources. The basic principals remain the same; namely keeping them disease free and robust, preventing swarming and taking a crop of honey, whilst leaving them enough food for the winter months. I rarely feed them, open or otherwise, as the climate of Essex usually ensures enough late season honey to see them through to spring. I am an (inactive) member of the BBKA, as well as of this forum, preferring not to post often due to the overly confrontational nature these exchanges often seem to inspire.@essex b's
As a group we are not snails. Progress here is swift.
I’m curious? How many changes have you made to your beekeeping since 2011? Or if you were new to the craft has it guided any of your decisions?
I would defend this forums right to be Indignant righteous or not.
I admit I had to look up the definition of the word shill; not only does it not apply to me, but it is also mildly insulting. I won't ask for an apology since one would not be forthcoming anyway. I can only express my regret, but not surprise, that you have dragged the debate down to your usual level, and if I can pre-empt your next post, I am not a "snowflake" eitherwe've heard that b*ll*x before - from the usual suspects it doesn't work, they operate a system akin to a closed shop and have it all neatly stitched up
I suspect what we have here is just another shill
it's pretty easy when it comes to the BBKA comic - it is renowned for churning out lacklustre and inaccurate contributions, if it's printed in there, assume it's bad advice then do some research to either confirm or prove it correct.As a complete beginner to beekeeping, this actually really worries me. It worries me because I might not know what is right and what is wrong, especially if it comes from an apparent authority on the subject
Let's face it, if it is bad advice it is posted and ridiculed on here within minutes!it's pretty easy when it comes to the BBKA comic - it is renowned for churning out lacklustre and inaccurate contributions, if it's printed in there, assume it's bad advice then do some research to either confirm or prove it correct.
It is rather amusing though when the usual suspects quickly scrabble to defend the rag when in reality they have nothing to offer in its defence
And rightly so there’s nothing wrong with calling out bad advice particularly in a publication that’s aimed at new or inexperienced beekeepers. The fact that it wasn’t pulled up is not the best sign in its self.Let's face it, if it is bad advice it is posted and ridiculed on here within minutes!
precisely - it's not up to me to fix it, but it is beholden on us to highlight their idiocy and try and make sure we steer people less knowledgable away from such nonsense and hope nobody else follows their bad advice. Making excuses and frantic 'whataboutery' is all well and good but trying to defend such poor practice makes that person just as bad as the perpetrator.Let's face it, if it is bad advice it is posted and ridiculed on here within minutes
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