Tuesday, 6 August 2013

BEEHIVES!!!!!!

So yesterday there was a big delivery of five large packages delivered to my house. My Son initially got VERY excited as it's his 18th birthday on Wednesday but I soon told him that no in fact the packages were full of hives and equipment for the bees and absolutely nothing to do with his birthday..lol

 I still won't be getting my own bees on the allotment until next year but I wanted to get everything now as there is such a huge array of things to consider when buying that when I had finally come to a decision I figured it was best to make my purchases and then I would stop doubting myself and changing my mind as I spoke to different bee-keepers.

 More about that later...for now I will just show you what I have bought.

Polystyrene hives complete with deep brood boxes, two supers and feeder
Polystyrene hives complete with deep brood boxes, two supers and feeder.

Two poly nucs with 'ekes' to convert to deep brood and frames and wax sheets
Two poly nucs with 'ekes' to convert to deep brood and frames and wax sheets.
It's all very exciting...now I need to purchase my shed for the bee plot so I have somewhere to store stuff and I really need to get on with setting up my beds and start sowing things. I'm kind of like a little kid on Christmas eve...next year just can't come round soon enough!!

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Posted by Tanya.

at 22:16

13 comments:

  1. Ratty7 August 2013 at 06:58

    It's going to be fun watching your progress with the bees.

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    1. Tanya.7 August 2013 at 07:25

      Just hope I don't make too many mistakes Ratty and that the bees have been reading all the same books as me!

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  2. Tanya.7 August 2013 at 07:24

    That is a major understatement tpals...HUGE GRINS!!!!!

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  3. CJ7 August 2013 at 07:39

    Lucky you! I have a dream of keeping bees one day, so I would have been hugely excited as well. And I'll be interested to learn from you when your bees arrive.

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    1. Tanya.7 August 2013 at 07:41

      Thanks CJ. I do feel very lucky. Definitely get bees, I have learnt so much since I started getting interested and the more I learnt the more I wanted hives. They are such amazing creations of mother nature!!

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  4. Sue Garrett7 August 2013 at 21:30

    Polystyrene hives?

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    1. Tanya.1 September 2013 at 12:54

      Yes Sue, they are relatively new to the UK but been in use in Scandinavia for many years. The polystyrene is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer making the bees lives easier. Also they are easier cleaned and don't need treating as wood ones do.

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  5. Ann8 August 2013 at 01:02

    sorry I've missed a few posts here, trying desperately to catch up with everyone. Very exciting purchase. I assume your son was a bit disappointed though that the delivery wasn't for his birthday....lol

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    1. Tanya.1 September 2013 at 12:54

      You and me both Ann. He was a little disappointed...until his birthday and he got an Ipad!!

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  6. Linda P8 August 2013 at 10:43

    Looks very exciting! Happy birthday to your son!

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  7. Catherine14 August 2013 at 03:13

    Dear Tanya, I can hear the excitement in your voice. It is wonderful to have such enthusiasm for this project. You are putting your heart into this.
    Happy birthday to your son. I wish him a beautiful day and lots of good memories.
    Blessings dear Tanya. Catherine xo

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    1. Tanya.1 September 2013 at 12:55

      Thanks Catherine...I really do like to throw my heart and soul into my new projects and learn all that I can!!

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