hi all. i have been speaking to several beekeepers of european origin and they all ask why we have deep lids (50 mm ?)here in australia? has anyone tried the...
Hi Bumbleb , I know your dilemma. The Aussies developed their apiculture somewhat in isolation. Their reasons for doing what they do are not always obvious...
G'day fszut, I haven't tried the European style myself. I dont think its a problem if the bees build comb and fill it with honey up in the lid. When they do...
I have used both types of lids and found what you call a deep lid the best as it easier to remove. With the shallow lid or 'telescopic' lid there is nowhere...
-- My original has not been delivered, will try another way. Apologies if you end up with two messages. ... I am not sure why it is a waste, a mess maybe, but...
-- Alan Norris said ... as it easier to remove. With the shallow lid or 'telescopic' lid there is nowhere to get the hive tool to prise I the lid off. Alan you...
The 50mm migratory lid was just that, a lid for ventilation when shifting bees and they are locked up. In the more humid areas it also supplies a way for the...
(This is the same again as I don't think it came through the first time, well I didn't get it.) The 50mm migratory lid was just that, a lid for ventilation...
Not sure where the 21.5 inch long bases comes from. Most are around 21 inches. Not true that we developed in isolation. Look in the old books to see the...
... I am not sure why it is a waste, a mess maybe, but not a waste. Actually after the first time they are filled, and then 'broken' by the beekeeper, the...
Hi Graham , i dont know about linseed oil , but i know a commercial keeper down here in S.A that has treated his hive the same way for 30 something years he...
Thanks, Trevor, for the correction. That extra half inch may be the fault of my aging memory. I wonder if perhaps there was some suggestion came out of...
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2007/09/03/100202647/index.htm?postversion=2007082811 -- Juanse Barros J. APIZUR S.A. Carrera 695 Gorbea...
I have checked past postings and this Cris Rakes person has not contributed one item about Bees. He has contributed his Right Wing, parinoid, over-the-top USA ...
G'day Bill, I haven't deleted him but he is now on moderation. I do feel that his last email to this group was spam and that is not what we want to see here. ...
Hello, I'm a very new but keen beekeeper in central Victoria and am after some advice. Two of my hives are very strong with lots of bees and brood, almost to...
I would not be using raw sugar but granulated sugar. Raw sugar contains too much molasses which can cause diarrhoea in bees. If you need to feed sugar syrup,...
Thanks for the information Trevor, I¹ll probably go with plain white granulated sugar then. I am a bit worried about them swarming as they are strong and low...
2Kg of sugar will dissolve in1200ml of boiling water stir to dissolve and then let cool. This is a heavy syrup but the bees will still take it. As I understand...
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Thanks very much for sharing your experience, and to you too Don. As a beginner, it makes a huge difference to me. I'll get to work and probably attempt my...
A quick update for anyone interested... Yesterday I fed one hive - they had virtually no honey stores at all but a heap of bees and brood. The other hive I...
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Hi yesterday I went outside and I saw that there was a swarm hanging on my hedge not far from my hive. I dressed up and shook the swarm into a new hive with...
Very exciting Liz, well done!! I'm also a beginner so don't have much useful advice for you I'm afraid. From what I know, there's not a lot to do or worry...
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