South Carolina

[Southern Bee Lady]

I would love to set up a hive but I have no idea what Im doing.. do you or anyone you know ever put up hives on other peoples property and still own the hive so that you can harvest the honey?

I have occasionally done that. It really has to be within 5 miles (not more than 10) of my home to be economical. Most people that set up hives usually put 10-20 hives per location. The average time spent per hive is 40 hrs per year so that makes for a lot of trips and time for just one hive.
10-20 hives per location results in less time per hive. Hope that makes sense, my brain is sleepy.

Find someone in your area that keeps bees and volunteer to help them if they will mentor you.
When you start asking around, you may be surprised at how many people are beekeepers.
You will soon be ready to set up your own hive and enjoy your own honey.

 

[Patsy29332]

Does any one have a coop for sale? I need one that's off the ground but I would consider something else if I can make it work. Otherwise I've got to build it and my shoulder is out.i hate getting old.

All I can suggest is talk to DD-Dixiebeast husband...He builds ALL mine!!!

 

[phoneman]

sat. i looked in my bator and it was out of water. hatch date was sunday. i blew out the water line going to the bator. but i thought i was going to lose that hatch. sunday morning i looked in and saw 2. opened it up late this afternoon and took out 23 chicks.cornation sussex and w ameruacanas

 

[dixiebeast]

Here are some pics of my Blue and Black Mottled gals from Nella and a silver laced I bought...The silver laced is already playing in the nest bucket!
!

 

[Patsy29332]

sat. i looked in my bator and it was out of water. hatch date was sunday. i blew out the water line going to the bator. but i thought i was going to lose that hatch. sunday morning i looked in and saw 2. opened it up late this afternoon and took out 23 chicks.cornation sussex and w ameruacanas

AWESOME!!!

 

[Patsy29332]

Here are some pics of my Blue and Black Mottled gals from Nella and a silver laced I bought...The silver laced is already playing in the nest bucket!
!

BEAUTIFUL!!! I gotta come see!

 

[Southern Bee Lady]

Quote: Beautiful!!!! I should have said Bee-u-tiful

 

[dixiebeast]

Thanks and wanted to tell you my creamed honey on biscuts this morn was BEELICIOUS!!!

Beautiful!!!! I should have said Bee-u-tiful

 

[Joycats]

This is the Spookiest and Wild Looking Chicken....It truly scares me. What so You think....

This is a very rare breed "Ayan Cemani" Rooster. Not only are his feathers black, but so are his comb,wattles, beak,tongue,legs, and organs. They are from Indonesia.

Very wierd ... but COOL! I like him.

 

[Joycats]

sat. i looked in my bator and it was out of water. hatch date was sunday. i blew out the water line going to the bator. but i thought i was going to lose that hatch. sunday morning i looked in and saw 2. opened it up late this afternoon and took out 23 chicks.cornation sussex and w ameruacanas

Great news!