Andrew Abrahams Nuclei, large and small, their uses and importance for sustainable beekeeping

Every beekeeper should have one or several nuclei; many do not. Beekeeping in the UK could become self sustaining again if all beekeepers became skilled in the use of nuclei. This presentation illustrates the way his management system on Colonsay uses nuclei to help maintain a closed population and also enables him to sell stocks off island, particularly to the remaining varroa free areas in Scotland. The use of nuclei and mini nuclei for queen rearing and how he manages them throughout the year are illustrated. The mild winters on Colonsay allow the overwintering of mini nucs.

[@JM-tx2fz]

I could listen to Andrew all day , He has great knowledge on practical beekeeping

[@houstonsheltonbees814]

Great to see Andrew back on here, thanks

[@lenturtle7954]

In Saskatchewan we face 2 east and 2 west and move them together as groups of 4 and wrap and cover them as a group of 4 in -30°c they are 13.5°C inside the wrap measured fr above the migratory cover under the wrap at the centre of the group .

[@davidmaloney2724]

You are doing great work on your island enjoyed the video thanks

[@naoufel7676]

Glad to see 2 of the best beekeeper in the audience Michel Palmer and Randy Oliver

[@user-eh7nr9mk6l]

this was in detail and in gros .. a very very good and informing lecture! thank you Andrew 🐝

[@4theloveofbees]

Great lecture. Thanks for sharing uour knowledge. Watching from Kenya🇰🇪.

[@InterviewmiteinemImker]

You already had me with the first sentence 😂

[@DeanGoedel]

The machine that's running too fast!!! Thank you I couldn't think of the words for what's going on...

[@mmb_MeAndMyBees]

For Tedonell's Query
(posted earlier)
As Andrew stated : Go Local !
He has Black Bee AMM.
And thats a Bee that is also quite prevalent in Southern Scotland as well. . .
Maybe ask your local Bee Association for a good recommendation. Or do an Internet Search maybe of those that have attended the National Honey Show. Or from previous Years Lectures & Talks (maybe also Videoed here on TH-cam.)
I know Black Bee AMM are Bred by several Bee Suppliers in Northumberland. Sure other Species (Bee types) will be out there too ! . . .
You don't mention what Bee your asking about, so I will not take up any more time here, detailing Individual Suppliers contacts etc, in case it infringes re National Honey Show remit here.
I want to assist while remain impartial, if thats alright.
Good Luck finding what you seek. But I guess the theme here and repeated throughout this fascinating Talk is :
Keep Bees Local !
including your Queen needs, sourcing Nucs*etc, etc.
Understand : Andrew Sells* his Bees over most of Scotland, but many areas already have either Native Black Bees* or a % of Black Bee,in their locality already.
And i guess this applies to Native Queens too.

[@tedoneil7464]

Would anyone know who sells the best native queens?