tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092701242851593278.post4984080145305846860..comments2023-08-10T11:53:00.630+02:00Comments on Norm's Bees, Naturally: Two Swedish DeadoutsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092701242851593278.post-91301891656244918932010-05-04T04:18:07.114+02:002010-05-04T04:18:07.114+02:00Very good stories~~ Thanks for ur sharing~~!! .......Very good stories~~ Thanks for ur sharing~~!! <a href="http://www.j696.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.a349.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.i945.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.i105.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.h682.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.g935.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.g495.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.f271.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.e525.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.k498.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.d991.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.cute602.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.chat845.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.chat353.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.cam680.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.baby872.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.b806.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.b056.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.av625.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.adult401.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.hooter2k.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.h843.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.ggyy505.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.ggyy452.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.f651.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.f479.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.d174.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.d065.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.chat736.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.chat654.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.cam920.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.cam790.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.c948.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.c794.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.baby665.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.baby484.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.av684.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.av524.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.a892.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://www.a713.com" rel="nofollow">.</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092701242851593278.post-45805305679096440632010-04-24T07:22:51.532+02:002010-04-24T07:22:51.532+02:00I see what you mean about the dampness, that would...I see what you mean about the dampness, that would be more fatal than the cold. The reason I ask about the poly hives is that I want to extend my hobby to earn a bit of income (my wife and I are hoping to move to northern spain) and although not natural or indeed my first choice they are currently running at half the price of a good national and are made from recycled plastic and at the end of their life are also recyclableBeeTsarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643298915369622273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092701242851593278.post-3601872336188451692010-04-23T15:20:32.748+02:002010-04-23T15:20:32.748+02:00It wasn't the extreme cold of this past winter...It wasn't the extreme cold of this past winter that killed my bees but dampness! When I examined the combs, they were literally dripping wet.The entrances must have been covered by snow and I did not provide enough ventilation within the bee house/box. I have learned a valuable lesson in keeping bees in Sweden. From now on, I will ensure entrances cannot be completely blocked and ensure adequate ventilation within the hive whilst providing top insulation. I must say that I do not think poly hives are considered natural in any way, but thanks for the comment. As I write this, the snow is falling once more as it has for the last few days. Seems like winter here cannot let go just yet!Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038020677686856609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092701242851593278.post-52836175923894659812010-04-23T14:05:28.282+02:002010-04-23T14:05:28.282+02:00I think all beekeepers have to be philosophical No...I think all beekeepers have to be philosophical Norm, still it was a harsh winter. can you tell me if you have any experience of the high density polystyrene hives, I have heard that they are gaining favour in northern Europe due to their high insulation properties?BeeTsarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643298915369622273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092701242851593278.post-31121679912975023622010-04-14T11:31:39.059+02:002010-04-14T11:31:39.059+02:00That was one rough winter. I thought you built a s...That was one rough winter. I thought you built a shed for the Warrés though - or was that in Spain?Barefoot Beekeeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13192294712014304906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092701242851593278.post-92010569621235043752010-04-12T18:15:11.975+02:002010-04-12T18:15:11.975+02:00Thank you. I am philosophical about such things an...Thank you. I am philosophical about such things and believe that such deaths are a part of nature. I have learned a valuable lesson about ensuring adequate ventilation and will work out methods for such in the future.The kenyan was a bought colony and the warre was a baited swarm.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038020677686856609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092701242851593278.post-58206402340683790242010-04-12T18:02:55.411+02:002010-04-12T18:02:55.411+02:00I'm sorry to hear about your Swedish bees. The...I'm sorry to hear about your Swedish bees. The winter was however the coldest and longest in many years.<br />Did you get all your bees from catching swarms?Calatanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01494322499726524628noreply@blogger.com