| Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption |
| lottie |
Stolen BeesFollowing the hive thefts in Shropshire last week I have just heard that the Bridgend and District association have had a hive of bees stolen---looks like with the bee shortage this year we need to be alert.
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| Penny |
That is horrible
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| Barefoot Andrew |
Indeed. There was an item about this on Countryfile a couple of weeks back.
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| Bulgarianlily |
http://www.countrylife.co.uk/news/country/article/321939/Bee-thieves-sell-hives-on-black-market.html
Mr Howat advises beekeepers to mark or brand hives to make them more identifiable. |
| lottie |
3 of my hives have heather honey farms branded in the sides---it's years since I bought them second hand---no proof of purchase---not looking good  
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| RoofTops |
At an auction last weekend in Sussex hives with bees were sold for up to £350 each. These are unheard of prices and perhaps explain the rise in thefts. |
| Mrs Baggins |
Unbelievable. Is there anything ppl won't steal?
What would you do if you caught someone in the act of nicking your hard earned hives? Can you train bees to pounce? You know - like you can a Doberman? That would teach the thieving scum now wouldn't it? |
| lottie |
After the mood I've been in the last few weeks,if I caught anyone nicking my bees I'd mince them up and feed them to my ducks---no matter what DEFRA says. 
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| Mrs Baggins |
Now Lottie... which of us is the more hormonal? You mincing bee robbers up and feeding them to your ducks or me with my Doberman type pouncing bees?
Hmmm... it's a close run thing, isn't it? |