Stu Miller's Page

"One of our Wyandotte hens has been spending most of the day in the nesting box for the last few days. She sits for about 3 or 4 hours before laying an egg. I've been chasing her out but she heads back in even after laying. Is this just broody…"

"Hi everyone, I installed two new packages the week before christmas. I've just opened them up for the second inspection and it looks like both queens have been busy laying, with one hive looking slightly stronger than the other. I noticed about…"

"I am looking for somewhere in Wellington where I can get a nuc from an organically managed hive. If anyone knows of anyone who can help I would really appreciate it.   Thanks"

"Hi there, We are looking at establishing a native groundcover lawn at the front of our property in the hope of encouraging geckos and more birdlife into the garden. Does anyone have any leptinella squalida or Pratia angulata plants that I can…"

"Does anyone in Wellington have access to a decent Mulcher/Chipper. We have just cleared a whole bunch of trees and wanting to get some mulch out of them. Happy to share mulch."

"Hi,   Is anyone using top entrances on their hives. I'm trying to figure out the best way to make a top entrance, currently have galvanized tin lids."

"Hi Gary and Margaret,   I'm interested in buying a couple of screened bottom boards if you're still making and selling them. Please let me know how much you sell them, I've just bought my first hives and hopefully will be able to…"

"Hi Gary, Thanks for your message. From what I have read I think it will be easier with a langstroth hive. I am planning on going along to the next Wellington beekeepers meeting and will hopefully get a few more tips from people.   Will have a…"

"Hi there, I'm looking at starting out with a few hives this year. Is there anyone in the Wellington region who is able to give me advice on setting up organic hives, looking at using foundation less frames etc."