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Poultry and Pets => Pets without Feathers => Topic started by: darren64 on March 10, 2012, 18:46

Title: A hundred bees are buzzing.
Post by: darren64 on March 10, 2012, 18:46

Both my bee hives were very busy today,it was like summer in the sunshine :)

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Post by: SnooziSuzi on March 10, 2012, 18:59

Well done for helping them come through the winter :)  I'm totally jealous 'cause I lost mine this winter :(

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Post by: darren64 on March 10, 2012, 19:02

sorry to hear that,how many colonies did you have?

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Post by: SnooziSuzi on March 11, 2012, 00:19

Thanks, I had just the one and I was in my second year.   I'm not cut up about it; I know the reasons they died and unfortunately this is what experience is made of: not getting it right every time.

how long have you had yours?

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Post by: jrko on March 12, 2012, 08:51

how I wish I could keep bees at out plot......

In awe of the skills needed and jealous of the benefits derived

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Post by: Kate and her Ducks on March 12, 2012, 20:22

Both of my colonies have come through the winter but I am worried about one. It is no where near as active as the other and went into the winter as much the stronger colony. I do think I have seen some new bees coming out on warm days but too much of a novice to be 100% sure and been too cold to open them up for a good look around. Will have to wait for a nice warm day.

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Post by: darren64 on March 16, 2012, 20:42

Quote from: SnooziSuzi on March 11, 2012, 00:19

Thanks, I had just the one and I was in my second year.   I'm not cut up about it; I know the reasons they died and unfortunately this is what experience is made of: not getting it right every time.

how long have you had yours?

I am in my second year,last year I managed to get both my colonies through winter as well,but I lost a couple of swarms in the summer and ended up with very little honey.

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Post by: darren64 on March 23, 2012, 22:02

mouse guards are coming off later,hopefully they won't knock as much pollen off.

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Post by: darren64 on March 24, 2012, 19:24

I inspected both hives today,I was shocked to see how much sealed brood there was in both hives.

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Post by: SnooziSuzi on March 25, 2012, 20:22

It's really exciting and awe inspiring isn't it :happy:

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Post by: darren64 on March 25, 2012, 20:41

theraputic :)

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Post by: massa on March 26, 2012, 09:03

i get my first colony of bees in two weeks and am nervous and excited at the same time  :D i just hope i have everything i need, i am started to doubt that i am ready now!!

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Post by: darren64 on March 27, 2012, 20:54

Quote from: massa on March 26, 2012, 09:03

i get my first colony of bees in two weeks and am nervous and excited at the same time  :D i just hope i have everything i need, i am started to doubt that i am ready now!!

it is a bit daunting,you need an experienced  bee buddy who will be on hand to advise you.

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Post by: massa on March 28, 2012, 22:12

i have, i joined the local beekeeping association a year ago and have done the beginers course and have my mentor but its still scary! ha! i do feel prepared just a nervous excitment really!

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Post by: joyfull on March 29, 2012, 11:47

are any of you going to post photos of your hives and bees so we can admire them from afar? Please  :D

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Post by: massa on March 29, 2012, 14:07

i will do when i get them!!  :D

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Post by: joyfull on March 29, 2012, 14:22

Oh goody  :).
Will look forward to seeing them  :)

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Post by: darren64 on April 13, 2012, 21:53

all the hatched bees where doin test flights yesterday and today

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Post by: sunshineband on April 13, 2012, 22:22

(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/kathycockar/beehives110412.jpg)

These are the hives down at our site (not mine)

The ones on the left are very busy indeed

The ones on the right are new this year from swarms last summer/autumn