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Reading on beesource from some of the master mead makers one said a kinda fresh batch was some of the worst he had. Shoved to the back and forgot about for 5+ years was later an excellent tasting and smooth mead after aging longer. I guess you can try a bottle every year until it's...

:bow:celebrate :he:barnie:barnie:eek: I hate to say.... sometimes such is life.

Apis m pretty well covered it. Short story. Years ago they started foundation with 'larger' cell size to make bigger bee's (closer to drone size) to make bigger bee's to carry more nectar/pollen back. In such making it easier for mites.

:thumbsup I split 2 last week, hope all works out:fl for us both. Don't treat. I never treat. https://bushfarms.com/beesnotreatments.htm R2 said it. Probably starved. I've had it happen not checking on them and ASSumEing they were good. Beesource.com. Can be very opinionated but still a...

We had 1 tree bloom about 6 weeks ago. I guess I should've posted then, but I wasn't posting anything then. We are getting a decent amount of dandelions for the last month and several other early flowers are blooming nicely now. I planted about an acre of buckwheat a few weeks ago, just as...

I did a little inspection yesterday. They are not looking strong. I never took any honey and started feeding a little in Sept and they perked right up. I was gone Aug-early Sept. I know that's late, but I thought they were built up enough after the spring feeding. I'm still feeding. Been in a...

If you haven't done so yet (or your already beeking) it's time to read. Grab some beginner bee keeping books. Beekeeping for dummies, the practical Beekeeper etc... And I'd do a hive inspection just to make sure they really do have honey to get them through the winter and you can get an...

We have been in some strange warm weather patterns here. Upper 70's the other day. I'm going with the don't take the honey and you don't have to feed method. Yet with these warm temps and my/our late start I keep thinking I need to make another batch of sugar water.

I got a call the other day Sat. Well several with bad timing. I had part of a plugged tire blow out and happened to be next to a house. While I was asking them if I could leave it, that is when I got the calls. ANYWAY it was for a cutout. It will be my first and they want the bee's to stay there...

Inspection yesterday. She is laying. :celebrate Had the wife pull a few frames just to get the fell in case she has to do it later without me around. Right after she took off the veil and gloves.:lau It all went well with no stings.

I'm jealous. My wife was telling me about someone in Tulsa who caught 3 the other day. Me 0 after 4 yrs. I did move 1 trap the other day that was next to a house that's had them in it for 3 years that I know of. I knew it was to close but it's was the safest spot to put it.

Lookin good R2 And that feeder does look a lot easier to pull out, without tipping upside down than mine.

Thanks for letting show off and brag. My first package install.

Always wear the proper PPE. Looks good. I like the paint job. And I did kinda hijack this thread... for the day.

I kept trying to use the hive tool to get it up enough to grab. I had trouble. I kept kicking myself for being naked when I went out there. No knife. I usually carry one in my pocked and another on my belt. It would've also helped A LOT trying to pull the other cork to expose the candy on the...

I had my wife put on the veil to take pics on the first one. The 2nd I put the veil on and I think I may have needed it. After lunch I went to check on them and got buzzed after I was walking away and atleast 40' away already. I did spray the second package.

Just an idea. Really wishing I grabbed it for the first one. Just make sure you grab it with the camera hand before the lip on the bottom hits. Oops.

Both were fanning before I could get the lid on. I guess at least those will stay.

Thank you both. I got them installed. 1 med with the 2nd on just holding the feeder that came with. I may add frames in a few days when checking on queen release. You (me) Duma$$. On the second package I slapped the side of it to knock the bee's into the hive. I smashed one and shoved a stinger...

2 deeps work, why not 2 8frame meds. I don't have any drawn comb and every other is plastic foundation/foundationless.