I understand that last month saw an enjoyable 'round table' discussion of various bee topics. I hear it was such a success that I thought we might try it...
This is pert much an UNmoderated group but feeding for spring buildup and swarming's two topics I'm working on right now. Want em at full strength come spring...
Try this link for a hive stand idea - http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman/natstand.html but be careful if you start looking elseware on his site you could...
Nice website but I think he went a little high-tech with some of his bee stands. Here's mine. Plenty of air circulation underneath plus the plastic won't rot: ...
I like high tec stands and economicl ... From: M Nist To: beekeeping@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [beekeeping] Re: hive...
I like Hi Tec stands and economical www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca Ferguson Apiaries Hensall, On 519-236-4979 http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Grace_to_You/ ... ...
We use a pellet that we make out of pt lumber. 3 = 2"x4"x20" 4=3/4" x5" holds 2 hives about 5 in. of the ground. www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca Ferguson...
... Why is making beer and wine regulated by state laws instead of federal laws, while making mead, according to you, is federal? ... Perhaps there is a...
My first package of bees is scheduled to arrive the first week in May (in south central Connecticut), and I have a question (ok, I have a million questions,...
No studies have shown that if you have more than 1 hive color helps keep bees from drifting. A bee can tell the difference between 2 white paints from...
Jus so happens I painted two empty hives SCREAMING LOUD BRIGHT PURPLE this afternoon. Purple, yellow,green, blue, mixed colors from leftover jobs, ect.ect.....
According to the biology/chemistry I learned, the vinigary taste came from the infusion being exposed to oxygen. Alcohol is an anaerobic process while vinegar...
Nancy wrote: For this first year I will only have the one hive. Nancy, you should have at least two hives. That way you can compare what is happening in one...
We have pine supers that were made in the 30's and still going strong.. Undoubtedly the first paint was lead base. I have not had much luck with latex. ...
I think all the paint companies should test their outdoor paint on beehives. That is where their paint would get the most stress and exposure to difficult...
Hello fellow beekeepers I'm up in NJ and Saturday it warmed up and the bees were bringing in lots of pollen. Things are under way up here as well. As far as...
Actually, vinegar is made using a combination of yeast and bacteria. The yeast convert sugar into alcohol, and the bacteria converts the alcohol into vinegar....
... Not all of us can afford that, alas. Especially not if we're just getting started and don't know if we're going to make beekeeping a longterm thing or...
Rain @@@@ \\\\\\ wrote: "Not all of us can afford that, alas." Actually, with one hive you run about a 50/50 risk of failing and then of just giving up and...
I agree. My experience last year was to start two hives with nucs. I had a great time all summer watching the two hives and what a difference there was in...
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David Browder wrote: "Sure there's some honey being made out of almond blooms but it's too early,too small to even know what it tastes like." From another list...
David Browder wrote: "As far as I can tell bees don't seem to be affected by the color of their hive." From my readings I seem to recall that the bees will...
A study was done out of Manitoba about paint colour. Bees seem to be able to count to 2 or distinguish right and left if in pairs. I have stopped drifting...
Neat!! Entrance designs and pairing off will definitely be tried this summer. Thanx!! ... From: Ferguson Apiaries To: beekeeping@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
So for brood foundation, do I really need to cross wire the frames? I read that the wiring is to strengthen a frame to prevent blowout while extracting, but I...
You probably want to remove those frames sooner or later too. And I suppose You are not removing them when they have brood inside. What are the other options?...
Won't hurt a thing if ya wire em, but it really isn't necessary. The new BETTERBEE catalog's got these "No Wire" Support Pins advertised. Then again, for brood...
Wheee--my first hive (in pieces) arrived tonight by UPS and I will be assembling it tomorrow (and painting it some lovely color). My next newbie question: I...
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