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We got Beeeezzzz!
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:52 am
by Wombat
Yup, I now have a total of .............one hive! placed securely on a pallet on the roof of the deep litter and worm sheds. And I got it up there without killing myself!
It really is the only place the local regs (laid down by Mrs Wombat) would allow bee hives. Anyway they are starting to settle in. I got an eight frame brood box and a matching super which is not yet installed. I will put some pictures on my blog.
This is so exciting, I've wanted bees for years!
Nev
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:58 am
by flower
there is something really magical about them isn't there?
congratulations
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:59 am
by chadspad
Way to go Nev - how cool is that!!
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:11 pm
by Wombat
Thanks guys!
It is a whole new hobby just in itself........more stuff to make and do! (sounds like a kindergarten, don't it!)
Nev
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:44 pm
by kaznzak
Hi Nev, and congratulations!
we used to have 25 hives but had to give it up when our daughter became allergic to bee stings.
- love them! We still have quite a few bits and pieces of equipment, and if you want a hand or any advice/have questions feel free!
Kaz
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:53 pm
by Wombat
COOL!!
Thanks for the offer!
I am in the market for an extractor so if you have one you want to sell, give me a PM......
25 hives! Wow
, thats a lot o work Kaz
You would just about be full time beekeeping at that wouldn't you?
Nev
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:26 am
by ina
Woohooo - congrats!
I have been given two old hives, which I need to renovate - no bees yet. It's only a matter of another 5 years or so; I'm certain I'll get my bees in this lifetime. I hope.
An extractor isn't really worth it for just one hive; don't you have a beekeepers' club/group/association where you could borrow one? They do that here - so most small bekeepers don't own one.
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 1:47 am
by Cornelian
Congrats Nev- exciting times! I've always wanted a bee hive but think it would be beyond me (they tend to leave me puzzled). I create nesting boxes for bumblebees instead.
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:08 am
by Millymollymandy
I had a look at the piccies on your blog. Congratulations! I don't know a thing about bees so all this talk is double dutch to me, but never mind, enjoy!
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:16 am
by ohareward
Congrats Nev. I bet you will be like a bee in clover
with your new addition. Great stuff.
Cornelian, could you pm me with plans of the BB houses as I am keen to keep them around. They are great pollinators.
Robin
Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 5:53 pm
by catalyst
nice one, our bees died this winter (it was a late swarm last year).
going to give it another go next year.
andy
Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 6:34 pm
by glenniedragon
Congrats Nev! I'm keen on bees at the moment (just got my beesuit this am £3.99 from ebay-bargain!) are there the same problems over there that we are having? we are experiencing colony collapses and await the arrival of the small hive beetle which has made it to France so its only a matter of time
, we were told that its a good idea to have your chooks scrating about under the beehive as small hive beetle has a part of the lifecycle so the chooks get 'um then- yay for the chooks!
keep us up on your adventures
Kind thoughts
Deb
Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 9:49 pm
by Wombat
Thanks Deb,
We do get the beetle but I don't know if it will be a big issue for us, with the hive almost 2 metres off the deck. I have not heard of CCD being prsent in Aus, it is bloody scary though!
bummer about your bees Andy!
Nev
Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 10:12 pm
by Andy Hamilton
thought you meant me for a second
Good call Nev mate, apparently the bee population is dwindling world wide so anyone keeping them is really doing a service. I take off my hat to you.
Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 10:25 pm
by Wombat
Andy Hamilton wrote:thought you meant me for a second
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Sorry Andy, I MUST be more specific
Nev