You said that last bit with a wee bit too much enthusiasm for comfort! If you look around at the faces at a queen breeding meeting when they come to that bit, you can find the odd woman looking enthusiastic but the blokes are mostly wincing!
You said that last bit with a wee bit too much enthusiasm for comfort! If you look around at the faces at a queen breeding meeting when they come to that bit, you can find the odd woman looking enthusiastic but the blokes are mostly wincing!
The ultimate sacrifice. Poor wee guys get such a raw deal.
All for the greater good guys! I'll try to keep the relish down to a minimum Gavin!
Which course are you going on drumgerry?Originally Posted by drumgerry
[Ha! … my spellchecker converts drumgerry to drudgery … which seems a bit harsh]
Aye poor choice of username on my part eh Fatshark?! The course is the one being given by Michael Collier through the Beeman in Dumfries-shire in June.
How much does the equipment for II cost? I've heard its rather expensive.
I only have experience with the kit I bought Robin which is from Dr Schley in Germany and it was around 2,000 Euros. I know there are other brands and even DIY versions - perhaps someone else might give you more information on the subject.
I have a friend who successfully uses home made insemination equipment he picked up from a Polish beekeeper for just over a ton.
Brrr
Just back in from a mammoth session painting poly nuc boxes for the coming season. I'd really prefer those "Bee Box" Langstroth poly nucs from Modern Beekeeping to only have handholds on the end panels and to have none of that irritating (from a painting point of view) branding anywhere.
Time for a beer …
Spraying the buggers is much easier Fatshark!
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