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Queens and swarms

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Beekeeper

The swarms where I manage to capture most of the bees have become queen right. I tried to provide a frame of comb Continue reading →

Posted in Today's visit | Tagged Pandemic beekeeping, queens, Swarm

Why so many?

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Beekeeper

Swarms! Two days ago, I captured 6 swarms. This is a new daily record Continue reading →

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Spring moves

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Beekeeper

On Sunday March 29th all the training yard hives were moved into their spring configuration. Continue reading →

Posted in Today's visit | Tagged Spring in the yard, Training yard

Is it spring yet?

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Beekeeper

Many of my beekeeping friends are questioning when the hives will be starting the swarm process. As usual, there are as many opinions Continue reading →

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Low cost Protein feeder

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Beekeeper

I was asked how I feed protein to my bees. Short answer is with a feeder I make using 4 inch PVC pipe with a cap and downspout adapter. Continue reading →

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Late February hive check

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Beekeeper

We checked the Clermont hives yesterday and installed the new Continue reading →

Posted in Today's visit | Tagged Brood, February brood

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