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03/05/2026

Conlan

03/05/2026

Well needed rain so the flowers can produce nectar for the bees and other pollinators us collecting a swarm last week

13/04/2026

6 Frame Nucs on national frames, min 4 frames Brood, this years queen ( Buckfast from Blackmountain Honey) Marked WhiteAll a really calm and productive colonies
Collection only north Liverpool
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£220 not inc the box, £285.00 inc the box

We do like you to inspect them before taking

07/04/2026

As soon as it gets warm they swarm :-(

14/12/2025

22/11/2025

07/11/2025

20/10/2025

Hahaha- yep! It’s me 😆 To funny not to share with you all.

17/10/2025

Support your local beekeeper

13/10/2025

Spoil your loved one this Christmas With our hand made Honey Hamper beautifully presented with 50mm Christmas Ribbon All contents are made from our Bees in Liverpool. Honey is from this years harvest. Hamper contents 1 x Runny Honey 1 x Lemon & Ginger infused Honey 1 x Honey Stirrer 1 x 30ml Bot...

20/07/2025

🐝 Bee Question of the Day! 🐝

A lovely follower asked me:
"Does capped brood give off pheromones? And if so, how does it affect the hive?"

Great question — and the answer is yes!
While open brood (uncapped larvae) produces the strongest pheromones, capped brood also releases subtle chemical signals that still impact the colony.

Here’s how capped brood affects the hive:

🔸 Thermoregulation: Worker bees get the signal to keep the brood warm — around 34.5°C — which is crucial for healthy development.
🔸 Hygienic Behavior: If something goes wrong under the cap (like disease or dead pupae), the pheromone signals can help trigger a clean-up response.
🔸 Colony Balance: The presence of brood (even capped) influences foraging patterns, nurse bee activity, and overall hive structure.
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So yes — even capped brood is quietly communicating with the colony. 🐝✨ The hive is always buzzing with invisible messages!

Keep the great questions coming!💛