Name: B-Hive Talkin' - Part Four by Hagen's Bees
Duration: 16 min 43 s
Description: Welcome back! In Part 4 of our B-Hive Talkin’ series, we'll cover what to expect from your bees and, more importantly, what they should expect from you. We'll delve into the principles of gentle beekeeping and the essential first steps in establishing your new colony.

Welcome back to B-Hive Talkin’. In this, the second of our six-part series, we're tackling what's arguably the second most crucial decision you'll make as a new beekeeper – choosing your beehive. Find out more -⁠www.hagensbees.co.uk

B-Hive Talkin' - Part Two

Finding the perfect home for your bees. Welcome back, future beekeepers! In Part 3 of our beekeeping journey, we'll delve into the exciting tasks of finding the ideal location for your hive and selecting the perfect bees to call it home.

B-Hive Talkin' - Part Three

The warm weather is coming, but don’t be fooled into thinking this is the start of the season. Even taking global warming into account, our season has not yet moved backwards by two months. This warm period is however useful...

Warm Weather Is Coming

Welcome back! In Part 4 of our B-Hive Talkin’ series, we'll cover what to expect from your bees and, more importantly, what they should expect from you. We'll delve into the principles of gentle beekeeping and the essential first steps in establishing your new colony.


B-Hive Talkin' - Part Four

Shook swarm is a technique used to transfer a colony of bees onto fresh foundation, often addressing issues like old comb, or at the suggestion and guidance of your seasonal bee inspector who will in certain cases suggest the shook swarm to help with a suspected disease.

Shook Swarm - A How To Guide

Alright, let's dive into Part 5 of our beekeeping journey- pests and diseases. We're so excited you're here! At Hagens, we genuinely want you to succeed. We'll be right there with you, holding your hand through those first few months, offering free advice and guidance whenever we can and whenever you need it.

B-Hive Talkin' - Part Five

Hello everyone, and welcome back! This is the final instalment of our six-part 'B Hive' series, and I'm so glad you've joined me. We've covered a lot of ground, and now it's time to put all that knowledge into practice. Don't worry, it's a journey, and we're all learning together.

B-Hive Talkin' - Part Six

I hope with this piece I can give you some help in deciding what sort of beekeeper you would like to be, by suggesting some ideas and tips that I have learnt over the years.

B-Hive Talkin' - Part Four

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