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08-27-2008, 06:15 AM | #1 |
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Beekeeping Questions?
How would you like to own a Company where you had thousands of workers that were so dedicated that they would work themselves to death for you, and never complain, never file an unemployment claim against you, never sue you, and always be on the job. Thats what you have when you have a hive of Bees. There are around 60,000 female worker Bees in a strong hive in the Summer. In the Winter they dwindle down to around 30-40 thousand. The Queen quits laying in the Fall and they reduce population during winter. The lifespan of the Worker is around 6 weeks in the summer until they work themselves to death gathering honey and pollinating, but when not working in the winter they can live all winter. They cluster around the Queen in winter and constantly move their muscles to create heat to keep themselves and the Queen from freezing. In the Summer they air condition the hive by bringing in water and then fanning it through the hive like a evaporative water cooler. Thats what keeps the wax from melting down on a 110 degree day.
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08-28-2008, 06:53 AM | #2 |
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I had over 150 hives when the Varroa and Tracheal mites hit. Lost half the first year they hit, and after a couple of years didn't have any. I could have treated for them, but didn't want medication in the honey. Local police in all the neighboring Towns know I am a Beekeeper and call me when they swarm. For about 5 years I might get one call a summer, but some years I didn't get any. Last year the wild swarms started making a comeback in this area and this Summer I've collected 5 Swarms. The hive disorder is still affecting them, but I think some of the wild colonies built up resistance against the mites, and hopefully will do so against the hive disorder.
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08-28-2008, 01:36 PM | #3 |
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An interesting article I ran across: San Francisco Chronicle
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10-30-2008, 11:31 AM | #4 |
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Respondible Bee Keeping
If you want to "be" a responsible bee keeper check out the following site. I am keeping bees based on the principles of this site. My bees are thriving and healthy...blessings...alisa
http://www.biobees.com/ |
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10-31-2008, 10:39 AM | #6 |
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Thanks, Calvin....hopefully bee keeping will "catch on"....and hopefully more folks will do responsible bee keeping...most people smoke their bees when they are handling them...that actually scares them...why scare them when they are helping you...so I spray mine with sugar water...only had to do that twice....and they kind-of stop in mid-air...and you can see they are thinking..hum, I have food on me...and off they fly...
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10-31-2008, 11:00 AM | #7 |
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I never use Smoke on mine, and I've had lots of hives that I could open and work without any protection at all on. I learned that you can contribute a lot to their temperament. The Bees in town where there are a lot of noise and activity won't bother you unless you disturb them. In the country where its quiet they are the opposite. I found that you can tie cans and rags to branches over the bee yard where the wind will blow it and make a noise, and their temperament will change. They are very interesting to work with.
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11-04-2008, 11:25 AM | #8 |
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Hi, Calvin...you might be interested in our web site...
http://www.thedogsandcatssite.com/ it needs to be updated...hopefully soon...blessings |
11-04-2008, 11:51 AM | #9 |
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Checked the dog and cat sight out. Sure is a pretty place. I downloaded the blueprints from the beekeeping sight to make me a hive and try it. I can build it this winter and catch a swarm next spring and put into it.
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11-04-2008, 04:10 PM | #10 |
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Do I vision a future sale? "Early Risers Honey"
Tony
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