Winter policy in a mess, rescue measures...

[Poly Hive]

Some more pics showing the ekes on, the blue rectangles.

Clearer board top and bottom.

Home made mouse guard, made with 8mm holes.

What a strong nuc looks like. The white stuff is bakers fondant from Bako. £10.04 per 12.5kg which makes it roughly 20p more expensive than sugar but I dinna mind that cost for the simplicity and convenience.

PH

 

[the naked beekeeper]

If you're not going to hive your nucs, what is your plan for them next year??

 

[Poly Hive]

Sell them.

PH

 

[the naked beekeeper]

Nice little earner there!

 

[Poly Hive]

My bees earn their keep.

PH

 

[BKF Admin]

Now thats a first,I have never seen the escapes cut in half like that.

I have a few in the shed,ideas for next year,thanks PH.

 

[Heather]

A contact in Kenya has turned to beekeeping instead of tobacco farming. Their health is better (drying the leaves gave them respiratory problems), and they had results - increased cash, and in 5 months rather than 7 months.