Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Thinking about a new Beehive

  • 13-09-2014 8:48pm
    #1
    Furey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 ✭


    Anyone got advice on starting beekeeping in wicklow, relatively new to the subject. Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    SC Kevin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭SC Kevin


    Check out your local Association, they may have beginners classes over the winter. you will also get to meet people that are close by in case you need help going forward.

    http://www.irishbeekeeping.ie/index.php/find-an-association/leinster


  • #3
    brianmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 868 ✭✭✭brianmc


    SC Kevin wrote: »
    Check out your local Association, they may have beginners classes over the winter. you will also get to meet people that are close by in case you need help going forward.

    http://www.irishbeekeeping.ie/index.php/find-an-association/leinster

    As per SC Kevin above.

    It might sound a little like an off the cuff, rehearsed answer... because it is. :-)

    There really is no better way to get into beekeeping than to do a beginners course. Not just for the content of the course. You'll also get a bit of hands on experience before you actually end up with bees of your own and most importantly, for the contacts you will make and that you will almost certainly want to call upon at some stage in your first couple of years.

    Going it alone can only be a painful process in comparison.


  • #4
    Joe Brennan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭Joe Brennan


    I agree joining a local beekeeping club is extremely helpful, & the Haynes Beekeeping manual is the best first book to purchase. I found it covered all aspects of beekeeping in detail & superb graphics.


  • #5
    Benigneglect
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭Benigneglect


    Ditto to the course. I only started myself in 2012 but 1 thing I learned is if you want to get your equipment wait for the Winter sales you may not get everything you want but it is certainly going to save you some money. The most important question to ask youself is what type of beekeeping you want to do. I have started with a "Rose Hive" (also know as OSB one size box), but I am considering top bar beekeeping next year.

    Have a look on youtube as it shows various types of bee management and beehive types.


  • #6
    coley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 287 ✭✭coley


    Furey wrote: »
    Anyone got advice on starting beekeeping in wicklow, relatively new to the subject. Thanks.
    Whereabouts in Wicklow are you?

    -Coley.


  • Advertisement
Advertisement