gongladosh Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) I've got the Beehaus, but the bees haven't arrived yet - I think I may have to chase Omlet soon! Is anyone else waiting for their colony to arrive? Edited May 26, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 only me then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 It may still be a bit early for the bees to be ready - maybe phone Omlet to check anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Yes, I'd phone Omlet. This is something that forum members will be unable to help with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I have a friend who took delivery of her Beehaus 8 weeks ago and is still waiting for bees. She has been told "end of the monthish" as they are currently out of stock. She is organising a refund on the bees and sourcing them elsewhere as there seem to be plenty available. What surprises me about their bees is the beebox is on 14 x 12 and the bees supplied come on national frames. I wonder whether Omlet do a frame conversion kit or whether you just have to work the frames out over a season; seems a bit of a faff, but then can you get a nuc on jumbo frames anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'll give them a call on Monday then I'm getting seriously excited about adding more 'wildlife' to my garden. I wonder what I'm going to call all 10,000 of them?!? I may need to buy a name book... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Good news - I spoke to Johannes today - my bees arrive on 26th! Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Great, let us know how it all goes. I'm interested in how the Beehaus performs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Not long to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 getting excited now! Johannes was saying I'll need to let them fly free for a day before transferring to the beehaus, so I guess I'll need to speak to the 'Bee Man' to see how that works... I suspect the hens will hate me that day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 I now have bees! They're currently stretching their wings a bit in the garden (but not too much - it's raining in manchester for a change). I'll transfer the frames to the Beehaus tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 At last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 First thing we've noticed -and we're very happy about this- you don't see millions of bees hanging about, you see 2 or 3 at a time and that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Bees and getting wed....both days from eachother. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
