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 Topic: hmm, bees |
Lionheart
Replies: 27
Views: 31341
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 Forum: The Apiary Posted: Mon Jul 14, 08 7:25 pm Subject: hmm, bees |
Wannabee beekeeper here....sat with an empty hive at the top of the garden and hoping that even at this late date it might get a visit from a passing swarm.
I've been waiting for a nuc in the area ... |
| Topic: Lamb, Hoggett and Mutton for sale |
Lionheart
Replies: 4
Views: 13262
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Forum: Trading Post Posted: Sun Jun 22, 08 1:58 pm Subject: Lamb, Hoggett and Mutton for sale |
I can vouch for this meat as I had a box of it from Dean last week - and exceptional produce it is too!
If you're in the area or can have a box collected on your behalf then I'd thoroughly recommen ... |
| Topic: Anybody want some bees? |
Lionheart
Replies: 8
Views: 8176
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Forum: The Apiary Posted: Tue Jun 10, 08 10:06 am Subject: Anybody want some bees? |
Damn!
And there's me sitting patiently with a bait hive up at the top of the garden having missed a passing swarm about three weeks ago.........!
Bit far to travel sadly  |
| Topic: TB |
Lionheart
Replies: 13
Views: 14312
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Wed May 21, 08 1:30 pm Subject: TB |
Some of you fellow cattle owners on here may like to have a read of a new thread and input on the RC forum (link below)............
http://forum.rivercottage.net/viewtopic.php?p=341983#341983
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| Topic: Old Brood Frames For National Wanted |
Lionheart
Replies: 8
Views: 8639
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Forum: The Apiary Posted: Wed May 14, 08 10:42 am Subject: Old Brood Frames For National Wanted |
Thank you all....I've now managed to get hold of some used brood frames - here's hoping we get some 'wanted guests' in the not too distant future!!
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| Topic: Old Brood Frames For National Wanted |
Lionheart
Replies: 8
Views: 8639
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Forum: The Apiary Posted: Tue May 13, 08 11:22 am Subject: Old Brood Frames For National Wanted |
They're the best thing for attracting a passing swarm between now and early/mid July.
Take a new National hive (leave off the super and just have the brood box with floor, roof etc)....add a couple ... |
| Topic: Old Brood Frames For National Wanted |
Lionheart
Replies: 8
Views: 8639
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Forum: The Apiary Posted: Tue May 13, 08 11:03 am Subject: Old Brood Frames For National Wanted |
I am looking for two old, blackened and used brood frames to fit a National hive if anyone on here has any spare.
Quite happy to pay for them along with the postage costs.
Please PM me if you ha ... |
| Topic: RobR's rump is magnificent... |
Lionheart
Replies: 35
Views: 30302
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Sun May 11, 08 8:12 pm Subject: RobR's rump is magnificent... |
| *barrfff* |
| Topic: RobR's rump is magnificent... |
Lionheart
Replies: 35
Views: 30302
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Sun May 11, 08 8:10 pm Subject: RobR's rump is magnificent... |
| Anyone mention loin and I'll be sick........ |
| Topic: Livestock pipedreams? |
Lionheart
Replies: 50
Views: 40806
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Sun May 11, 08 7:28 am Subject: Livestock pipedreams? |
The
Ya can come and see mine any time you like (same breed genetically, it's just that the Chillingham herd have been 'emparked' and allowed to in-breed at their leisure!)
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| Topic: eeek - Queen Cells |
Lionheart
Replies: 48
Views: 77483
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Forum: The Apiary Posted: Tue May 06, 08 3:32 pm Subject: eeek - Queen Cells |
Hey there,
I believe that Thorne have launched a new 'swarm collection device' in their latest catalogue, just in case you're not around when/if it happens - I'm not sure if it's on the web site ye ... |
| Topic: Expired cows & new ones... |
Lionheart
Replies: 172
Views: 74165
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Thu May 01, 08 4:17 pm Subject: Expired cows & new ones... |
| Be careful how much copper you give your livestock access to or supplement - copper poisoning is one of the greatest sources of 'sudden death' in cattle - people are all to ready and willing to dose w ... |
| Topic: Bluetongue vaccine |
Lionheart
Replies: 23
Views: 43820
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Thu Apr 24, 08 7:07 pm Subject: Bluetongue vaccine |
Indeed, but you are the furthest from the disease, so keep thinking positive (It's bound to work...).
Apparently, according to the guy from the Veterinary Laboratory Agency who was also speaking ... |
| Topic: Bluetongue vaccine |
Lionheart
Replies: 23
Views: 43820
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Thu Apr 24, 08 2:54 pm Subject: Bluetongue vaccine |
Nope. Our vets can't place orders around here yet.
Was told last week by Intervet, who are mass-producing the BTV8 vaccine, that because of where we are (i.e. in the NorthWest and very close to the ... |
| Topic: Bee Nuc/Swarm Suppliers |
Lionheart
Replies: 5
Views: 9869
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Forum: The Apiary Posted: Wed Apr 23, 08 10:53 am Subject: Bee Nuc/Swarm Suppliers |
| Hi all and thanks for the response - I should have been clearer and stated that I'm actuallyon the south Cheshire/north Shropshire border and it had been the North Shropshire Bee Keepers Association t ... |
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