Author Topic: Nuc or swarm wanted - South Wales (Read 1876 times)

Beewyched · « **on:** May 13, 2013, 10:53:43 pm »

Thought moving a colony 400 miles, with limited room in the back of the landy (4 dogs, 2 cats plus 3 newborn kittens & 10 bantams) with a trailer-load of Kunekunes a little too risky

So ...
Got an empty hive waiting for some new residents if/when anyone has any - please :eyelashes:

Could consider a barter ...

Bionic · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2013, 10:08:48 am »

I can't help with your request but we had a visit from the bee inspector yesterday. He confirmed that the one hive we have left is on its way out. Nuc's are costing £150 and upwards at present.
He suggested that we put a hive, with some drawn comb in it, on our stable roof or somewhere similar that is high up. Apparently thats the best situation for a swarm to move into if you are lucky. Especially as the local swarm co-ordinator already has a long waiting list.
It can't hurt to move a hive high up while you are waiting

Beewyched · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2013, 10:26:26 am »

Ah - good idea

will get the hive sited this week!

Just hope it stops

long enough for colonies to think it's worth swaming

smokingdragon · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2013, 09:10:41 pm »

Our colonies are very late and I don't think we'll have any swarm issues around here!! Although £150 for a NUC sounds good I have to replace my lost hives by splitting.

Good luck, although according to our bee inspector the apiaries down in Pembs are doing quite well.