Archive for NEEPS North East Eco-friendly People's Site
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Martin
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They came....evening before last, got a 'phone call from the "swarm man" at around 6 - got you a swarm, I'll be round at 8 - panic stations, rapid fettling of new home built top bar hive - here they are settling in about half an hour later -
-fingers crossed, all seems well, they're very mild-mannered, and very "black" bees, the swarm was found very close to Beachy Head
THEN yesterday, 'er indoors came back from the morning dog walk, and announced there was a swarm in the hedge in the field next door............
to cut a very long story short, I ended up capturing my first swarm....
armed with the secure knowledge that I'd watched a Youtube clip of how to do it, a stepladder, branch lopper, cardboard box, sheet, and a reckless disregard for health and safety, I marched off into the field, and by a sheer miracle accomplished it with not a sting! Unfortunately, I ended up giving it to the owner of the field's sister from who's hives it had probably emanated - but am quite happy to know I can capture a swarm......... a true baptism of fire into natural beekeeping! 
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wildgarlic
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Wow well done you - and congrats on your newbies!
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Maria
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More pics please. I know you probably didn't have a hand spare when you were going for the swarm....but that would have been a picci!
Wonderful hive and new bees! Really, not one sting? 
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