Nuc wanted in SW London

[GregBeekeeper]

Hi I'm looking for a nuc or colony to expand my apiary. Any offers?

 

[oliver90owner]

Are you in that much of a rush? An artificial swarm or extra splits after a demaree would achieve the same ends. Or alternatively, buy in several queens and split your hive later in the spring or early in the summer.

If you only intend to double your colony count it is sooo easy.

 

[Tom Bick]

Sorry not able to help gut set up a bait hive Greg must be plenty of beekeepers in and around Sheen that may just gift you a swarm?

Perhaps do it now me thinks things may kick off early in the London areas.

 

[GregBeekeeper]

Yes I was thinking of splitting when they start thinking of swarming, but wanted to go bigger and maybe get 3 to 4 hives on the go. Is it really that easy to do a multi-split with several bought queens and get honey off them in the year? I wanted to proceed carefully so I get a reasonable crop this year.

 

[GregBeekeeper]

Yes I can set up a decoy hive on the off chance. I did this last year and hoped to split my hive when they started thinking of swarming, but they started late and then the summer flow kicked in and they decided not to. Then I heard of two swarms in the area but couldn't get to pick either up as I was working

 

[oliver90owner]

Is it really that easy to do a multi-split with several bought queens and get honey off them in the year?

Yes, it is that easy, but there is a cost to everything. A several way split will likely very much reduce the crop. But next year....

Depends on what you want. Your initial post simply indicated a wish to expand colony numbers. By 100% might be construed as a considerable increase, by some. Some honey and 3-400% might be an acceptable compromise, and it may depend on the season and the coming winter, too.

RAB

 

[Tom Bick]

If you want to expand and get a honey crop then set the bait hive they are great fun and expect a couple of near misses, split or AS your existing hive then either buy as you are interested in a nuc or beg a few frames from another beekeeper and re queen from a breeder.

You may also get a chance of a swarm or two basically you have plenty of time and options open to you to expand with the season ahead.

You can split one colony three or four times but I think you will not get any or expect any honey.

 

[GregBeekeeper]

Thanks everyone for your comments

 

[GregBeekeeper]

But I am still interested in offers of nucs or full hives ! Am I beating a dead donkey here?

 

[plumberman]

Guildford of any use? I have one overwintered Nuc surplus. PM if interested for further details.

 

[Gra71]

i have a hive with a new queen from last August along with other spares(hive etc) that i have to let go,i'm open to decent offers?

 

[priono]

Hi. I would definitely come to Guildford if Greg isnt interested. thanks

 

[plumberman]

Hi. I would definitely come to Guildford if Greg isnt interested. thanks

You have PM

 

[Bee buddys we unite]

I only use the forum for selling.

 

[BKF Admin]

BB We Unite,Seven posts in two years all offering Nuc's is not really in the spirit of the forum....

 

[Hivemaker.]

BB We Unite,Seven posts in two years all offering Nuc's is not really in the spirit of the forum....

I agree,and have edited his third post tonight accordingly.

 

[David the Gardener]

I sell a nuc for £90 Bees on new frames or full colony about £110 on new frames
Im in Nuneaton Warwickshire

 

[thurrock bees]

ive got bees in nucs 2012 queens ready now. im M25 J31 dartford bridge. pm for more info.

 

[spach]

Hi there,

If you still have a nuc in guildford, I would be very interested

 

[ianhoman]

Hi,

I am downsizing & have a few hives inc bees (approx 2 years old) for £250 each. I am in Essex if it helps.

Thanks,

Ian