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hannah donovan Guard Bee
Joined: 01 Apr 2015 Posts: 76 Location: London, UK
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:29 am Post subject: UK best reputable place to buy bees |
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hi all,
where is the best place to buy placid bees from... i was promised a hive, BUT the current owner is having second thoughts, so i am getting ready to buy some instead... and how do you know the seller is a good one please? |
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obcarskas Guard Bee

Joined: 27 Mar 2015 Posts: 54 Location: chester, england, uk
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Dexter's shed Scout Bee
Joined: 16 May 2014 Posts: 307 Location: Grays, Essex, UK
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have you got a local bee club you can join?
most clubs have a swarm list (ours does) you simply put your name on the list and any swarms that are picked up are then given to that person, free of charge |
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ingo50 Scout Bee
Joined: 30 May 2014 Posts: 311 Location: Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK
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I was lucky to find a local supplier about 10 miles from where I live, who also sells beekeeping equipment. In late summer one can get some hands- on experience in their breeding apiary where they have around 50 colonies. This is offered free to customers. They practice conventional low treatment beekeeping. They are active in a local club, which I joined, and many members have had bees from them without problems. The going rate for a nucleus here is £150. I am now on two swarm lists this year.
Try to find local beekeepers, once you get to know a few, I'm sure you will be ale to get a swarm or nuc, as most of us wish to promote beekeeping. Good luck. |
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