Vergilius
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Oh dear.
I hope it wasn't one of my friends...
Ben P
I hope it wasn't one of my friends...
Ben P
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biggles
House Bee
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Hi All
Bees still here and feed nearly all gone. I have decided not to use OA as I don't know if they have already been done. I have not done it with any other swarms and they have been alright.
I was taught to put some feed on a swarm as they are less likely to leave again. I bet theres many who will say its wrong, each to their own way. Ask 10 bee keepers any bee question and get 20 answers.
Warning none PC bit.
Kids in Royal Tunbridge wells are too busy getting ready for the wedding. The swarm was in paddock wood. The kids there don't have electronic games or computers so a stick and a bee swarm is lots of fun. It is good to see kids outside in the country, but its was a shame they had not been stung.
Bees still here and feed nearly all gone. I have decided not to use OA as I don't know if they have already been done. I have not done it with any other swarms and they have been alright.
I was taught to put some feed on a swarm as they are less likely to leave again. I bet theres many who will say its wrong, each to their own way. Ask 10 bee keepers any bee question and get 20 answers.
Warning none PC bit.
Kids in Royal Tunbridge wells are too busy getting ready for the wedding. The swarm was in paddock wood. The kids there don't have electronic games or computers so a stick and a bee swarm is lots of fun. It is good to see kids outside in the country, but its was a shame they had not been stung.
T
Tom Bick
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Hi All
I was taught to put some feed on a swarm as they are less likely to leave again. I bet theres many who will say its wrong, each to their own way. Ask 10 bee keepers any bee question and get 20 answers.
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Or if you can spare a frame of brood or eggs that will hold them.
You are quite right we all have our own ways and thats good.
