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goosey
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Yes Tav
I am in the process of making my own TBH at the mo, with a lot of advice woodwork - wise.
I originally became interested for money reasons, but the more I found out, the more I decided it would suit me and the bees better.
So I go regularly go to the club to try and learn Best Practice in national hives, there are really good folk there. I need to be sure on the principles of how the colonies live before I get my bees.
The honey looks to be trickier to extract from TBH comb, but it's only for us, so no prob. Also, I think as more ppl use them in Britain, better ways will evolve.
We are told 2 colonies are better than 1, to get thru winter, so maybe I will be able to afford a national then, and compare the different hives.
However, I am terribly excited about my first TBH, I'm trying to scrounge a bit of 'old' comb to tempt any passing swarm!
Hopefully they will be nice girls, not the type which Mrs B have.
Keep you posted. |
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Mrs Baggins
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jamanda Downsizer Moderator
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jamanda Downsizer Moderator
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