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susyrosyworzy



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:14 pm    Post subject: Bees Reply with quote

Can bees be kept in a village garden? How friendly are bees and chickens?

Susy
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nigel
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Joined: 13 Apr 2005
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Location: Skåne, Sweden

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 3:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bees can be kept anywhere there are no rules and regulations associated with them (as far as I know). The problem would be if the became a nuisance to neighbours, then they could get environmental health involved.

Most well kept bees are no trouble. I can take a petrol lawnmower right up to the hive entrance when i mow and they don't bother. My two hives are within 20' of the chickens and they ignore each other.
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fortroyal



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

We have one hive, 9 chickens and 5 children. They all live happily together. It is a fantastic experience for the children and we have 2 child bee-suits, so we all go to the hive together to collect honey and do housework!
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NannyP



Joined: 13 Apr 2005
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Location: 86310 Nr St Savin

PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That calls for a photo call, child in bee suit worth seeing, please Very Happy
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fortroyal



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How do I post photos?![/img]
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Deb_Moderator



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 6:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Help with posting photos is in the Golden Nuggets forum. Wink
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