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    Hi
    I've almost been given permission to keep bee on the plot
    After four years of asking looks like the council will finally be getting around to it
    Sometime after may.
    I was thinking putting the bees in the top corner of the plot
    Away from everyone and everything, making an enclosed area
    But i'm not sure size of area would be needed for one or possibly more
    Hives later on .
    I have about 12meters of 6ft solid fencing and was thinking about running another
    Fence parallel
    What would be the minimum area per hive.
    And would it be a good time to start may/june..

    Thanks GT
    Last edited by green thing; 01-04-2014, 09:39 PM.

  • #2
    Contact your local Beekeeping Association, they will be able to give you all the advice you need.

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    • #3
      You can use just mesh fencing to make them fly up.
      Have you got a hive/had any training?

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      • #4
        We looked into keeping peas a few years ago and eventually decided against it. However in our investigations we did come to the conclusion that it's not something to be taken lightly. I feel it's best to go on a course, probably with your local bee society so that you know what you're doing and have the support network behind you if you need it.


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        Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.

        Which one are you and is it how you want to be?

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        • #5
          Been on two bee keeping courses
          also helped out with one of my customers who kept bees on her farm
          She had the land to keep them on
          She didn't have any experience about keeping bees on a small plot of land
          Also been given a few hive loads of frames
          Will start with one at first

          Still waiting for my new tenancy agreement
          And waiting to see what sort of restrictions are going to be applied
          About keeping livestock on the plot.

          If the tenancy not too restrictive and I'm able to keep bees l will
          be joining the local BBKA not much point buying any equipment
          Until I get it in writing.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by green thing View Post
            Been on two bee keeping courses
            also helped out with one of my customers who kept bees on her farm
            She had the land to keep them on
            She didn't have any experience about keeping bees on a small plot of land
            Also been given a few hive loads of frames
            Will start with one at first

            Still waiting for my new tenancy agreement
            And waiting to see what sort of restrictions are going to be applied
            About keeping livestock on the plot.

            If the tenancy not too restrictive and I'm able to keep bees l will
            be joining the local BBKA not much point buying any equipment
            Until I get it in writing.
            Sounds great, hope you get the confirmation soon so that you can get moving

            Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.

            Which one are you and is it how you want to be?

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