waltjnr 7,400 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Any bee keepers on here ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,396 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 I reckon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,396 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 The humble bumble. Jok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZacB 120 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 11 hours ago, waltjnr said: Any bee keepers on here ? Well that all depends on what you want to do with them……… What’s ya query? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 7,400 Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 8 minutes ago, ZacB said: Well that all depends on what you want to do with them……… What’s ya query? Want to get a top bar hive ,doing a basic course at moment, not fussed about honey just want the bees 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 28,571 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 How is the course going Walt?Interesting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 7,400 Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 20 minutes ago, mackem said: How is the course going Walt?Interesting? Yes mate ,very ! A lot more involved than I thought ! Had a practical yesterday making frames and assembling a hive 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZacB 120 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Have never used a top bar hive but did buy one in a sale years ago - just have never got around to using it. Without a far bit of knowledge & experience I would say keeping bees in this type of hive could be a right pain in the arse. If your beekeeping isn’t enjoyable then you’ll find it an uphill struggle. There’s pro’s and con’s to all the hive formats but beekeeping is hard enough as it is without looking for trouble. There’s a lot of marketeers & do gooders putting their pennies worth in which just makes things even more confusing to those who wish to give it a go. You say not bothered about the honey just want bees, well if you can’t inspect them what’s the point of having bees? Might as well go find a tree in the woods & observe them there. Cambridge near to us is now a hot spot for European foul brood, they had a massive influx of new beekeepers and decease is now rife. All those with good intentions have caused a huge issue. This has also happened in London. Before committing to a hive type try to see a few in the flesh so to speak - visit a few local beekeepers & see what they’re using. I really hope you find a top bar hive beekeeper near to you. Around this neck of the woods the majority use commercials or nationals in the various formats. If you’re using an obscure hive type then spare kit isn’t readily available and spare kit is something you will need. Hope the course is enjoyable 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 28,571 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 2 minutes ago, waltjnr said: Yes mate ,very ! A lot more involved than I thought ! Had a practical yesterday making frames and assembling a hive I will look into doing one local if I can,I want to do a hypnosis course this year which probably won’t be as interesting as apiary. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 7,400 Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 1 minute ago, mackem said: I will look into doing one local if I can,I want to do a hypnosis course this year which probably won’t be as interesting as apiary. Look into my eyes look into my eyes ,the eyes ,not around my eyes ! When I count to 3 you will be repulsed by olives ! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 7,400 Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 5 minutes ago, ZacB said: Have never used a top bar hive but did buy one in a sale years ago - just have never got around to using it. Without a far bit of knowledge & experience I would say keeping bees in this type of hive could be a right pain in the arse. If your beekeeping isn’t enjoyable then you’ll find it an uphill struggle. There’s pro’s and con’s to all the hive formats but beekeeping is hard enough as it is without looking for trouble. There’s a lot of marketeers & do gooders putting their pennies worth in which just makes things even more confusing to those who wish to give it a go. You say not bothered about the honey just want bees, well if you can’t inspect them what’s the point of having bees? Might as well go find a tree in the woods & observe them there. Cambridge near to us is now a hot spot for European foul brood, they had a massive influx of new beekeepers and decease is now rife. All those with good intentions have caused a huge issue. This has also happened in London. Before committing to a hive type try to see a few in the flesh so to speak - visit a few local beekeepers & see what they’re using. I really hope you find a top bar hive beekeeper near to you. Around this neck of the woods the majority use commercials or nationals in the various formats. If you’re using an obscure hive type then spare kit isn’t readily available and spare kit is something you will need. Hope the course is enjoyable So far very interesting, Wednesday evening is a year in a bee keepers life ,looking forward already ,Mrs laughs "off to B club!" Sarky cow ! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 28,571 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Just booked a taster-day but it’s not till June,the actual course they offered started in January,ten week course?Take some pics if you can Walt,this could be a very interesting thread. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 7,400 Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 I'm not very observant!!! Just seen the bee keeping thread ! Doh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 28,571 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 1 minute ago, waltjnr said: I'm not very observant!!! Just seen the bee keeping thread ! Doh It's ok,this is a thread on your personal journey,I shall follow with interest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 7,400 Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Interested in these aswell,log hives 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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