Guest Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Sorry about your pc Clare I hope you get it fixed Kate, it looked as though you had a lovely time and fancy seeing a lamb born, how lucky, I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Thanks Debs - still waiting to hear Those lambies are divine The piggies got a good scratch too afetr I'd righted their water bowl and filled it. Rosie was in 7th heaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Fantastic photos, this thread is enthraulling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Thanks for the info Lesley. I've been in touch with my local beekeeping assoc, they meet on the 1st & 3rd Sats. I'm going on the 7th July (can't make 16th June) so hopefully pick up lots of tips & help as to what to do,buy,how to etc etc etc . The list is endless I'm sure. I'm looking forward to following your journey with your bees..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 What about Alan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Eh? Who is Alan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Eh? Who is Alan? er........ you've lost me as well Not difficult after the day we've had.......... We had to take Iona the sheep to the vet because the mastitis she had would not clear. Carl had to go into town first to get the right size socket to put the tow bar back on (long story ) so going to the vet took all morning. We've now learnt how to inject a sheep - I do like to make sure I get my money's worth at the vet's We moved all the sheep around and removed the Omlet netting - the lambs ( ) keep getting tangled up in it - and we set up an area for Iona, apart from the others so that we can move her into the trailer easily. She will have to be milked three times a day until the mastitis clears, and injected with penicillin once a day. The vet who treated Iona did his training on the Shetland Isles and was well informed on Shetland sheep even though all the vets at the practice are horse vets. One of the rabbits escaped into the chicken run and had to be caught...... and the dog has just eaten half the Pot Pourri As a treat to ourselves.......... we went to play with the bees I have a borrowed bee smock and Carl had to wear Lauren's - we forgot to buy anything to use in the smoker so we had to move a few thousand angry bees with no smoke They are all moved into the new hive now and settling down for the night. Photos to follow...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 (edited) Travel Box next to the hive. Brood frame of Bees You can see the Queen - a larger bee down towards the bottom right..... Adding the brood frames to the hive...... We have to add some syrup in a feeder as the brood will need to grow very quickly now..... All set up....... Edited June 4, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Looks wonderful Lesley! Well done! I want bees too! So, who's got the job of milking the sheep???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Carl at the moment - it requires kneeling down I will have to do it at midday though - we've set up a straw bale in the trailer for me to sit on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Not a three legged milking stool? Oh come on, please, this SIMPLY won't do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Annie - I'd never get back up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Oh wow! The bees are fab!! I love the pink hive too - so cool and much better than white, Carl . Well done for getting them into their new home!! Hope Iona's soon on the mend and a big hug to Ollie the lamb from Ollie the teenager . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Glad you like the strawberry ice-cream hive! - it had to be pink to go with the tiny roses around it Carl just went Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Wow, Lesley's it's never a dull moment with you Poor old Iona, I hope she's feeling better soon, and that the milking goes well I love that hive, very pretty in pink, and bees, how very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Our day just gets better Lauren has left Center Parcs ............. in an ambulance This time, she has put her hip out whilst in the outdoor pool. Mansfield Hospital didn't seem to bother about the fact that in the last few weeks she has dislocated her thumb three times and her shoulder twice. She was on morphine in the ambulance - and she copes with pain really well She's gone to sleep now - I wonder what tomorrow will bring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Oh no! Lesley I am so sorry to hear this. Poor Lauren. I bet she's really had enough now. She may not remember me, but please send my love and best wishes and tell her I hope she's better very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Thank you Ginette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Sorry about Lauren, I hope she has a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Me too! Poor girl. I wonder if she has that lax join thingy. Can I place an order for a jar of honey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Oh Lesley. It sounds like Lauren is really in the wars. I DO hope somebody can get to the bottom of all this. Poor girl. Much love to you. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Lesley....Red Hen on the Omlet US forum has just started Bee Keeping. Just thought I'd mention it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Ooooh! thanks Egluntine - although it might be easier to point her in this direction I'll try to find time to pop over there soon...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Sorry to hear about Lauren's mishap - Rosie sends her love and hugs. Glad to hear that Iona is sorted out now; let's hope that she gets better soon. If I were any nearer, I'd offer to come and help with the milking - is her lamb still allowed to suckle if she's on antibs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
