Hi everyone!
Are there any gamers in this bee thread. If so, there is a new fun bee game released by Steam called Bee Island. It is one of the cute, fun games.
Steam Bee Island
It took awhile but I finally have pictures and video of my amateur hive setup.
The hives are coated with 3 applications of 100% tung oil. So, I am hoping that will last for a few years since I couldn't get the boxes dipped in wax.
Video of my two bee hives
They are currently in a 5 frame nuc.
I am in PA, zone 6b.
They were place in one box, which they out grew to the point some were clustering on the outside of the box. I added the second box a few weeks ago and now they are all back inside.
I will have to wait until Sunday to check the second...
Hi everyone,
I ordered a bee package end of April and placed it a Nuc.
A second deep box was placed on the Nuc in end of June or early July.
I just order an 8 frame box: 1 deep and 2 mediums.
I need to put the box together and stain it. I prefer not to paint because I love the natural look of...
that sucks to know there was a possibility that I let them starve. I will pay more attention this year to their food.
I hate opening their hives when it is so cold out.
Thanks for your reply!
Hey all,
I am new to beekeeping. Do you guys know of any good platforms like BYC, but for bees?
Or is this a good forum I can get advice from to be a sufficient beekeeper?
I lost my first batch of bees in 2021 during the winter when the temperatures reached 65-70 degrees for 2 days. The bees...