A BEE thread....for those interested in beekeeping.

[d1]

would it be feesable to get a nuc of bees this late in the year? would they be able to get enough honey/pollen stored for the winter?

 

[sgtmom52]

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Sure ~ although you probably will have to feed them sugar syrup so they have enough stored up.

 

[CATRAY44]

I am a newbie in S. Michigan. I have two Top Bar hives. I split the first hive a week ago, and put the split in the second hive. So far, all is going well. Thinking ahead to Michigan winters, I am wondering what others do to care for their bees in our cold winters. Do you insulate and if you do, how? Thanks for any input!

 

[Heather118]

I am a beekeeper. One of the local beekeeping associations sponsors a youth beekeeper every year to get them started. I was sponsored by them three years ago. I currently have two hives.

 

[SurprisingWoman]

Had a swarm today that I was able to capture. I hope they like their new space but the hive they swarmed from is still bearding.

Just shoot me.

Here are some pics...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/87407543@N00/sets/72157627135307224/

 

[sgtmom52]

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Good job!

I love the paint job on your hives! So many people think they have to paint hives basic white. We have our painted a mossy green, but I have a friend that has his painted in assorted bright colors.

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

Sorry double post.

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

 

[rochrunner]

To other beeks on the Forum: I started using the green drone frames this year and have had some success with them being filled. Per what I understand you are suppose to do with them once they get about half full of drone brood, I put the frames in the freezer for a couple of days until all of the larvae is dead. Then I put the frames back in the hives and the remaining bees clean them up really well. My question is, have any of you tried feeding bee larvae to your chickens? I have to believe they would be pretty happy hens with that kind of treat, but just want to make sure I am not missing anything.

Thanks.

 

[sgtmom52]

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I haven't done as I haven't needed to use my drone comb yet, but I know a small commercial apiary that uses them and allows his chickens to clean out the green plastic drone comb frames. Great protein for your chickens!