Apiary Names - Beesource Beekeeping Forums I'm a long way from the point where I'd actually be able to say I have an apiary and not just a couple hives in the back yard, but its still amusing to think about it What kind of eye catching names can you come up with for an apiary? My current front runner is "Boo Bee's Halloween Honey"
Arrangement of hives in an apiary. . . - Beesource Beekeeping Forums I am curious to know how the beekeepers of this forum recommend placing hives within an apiary I would like to know in particular the orientation and the pattern in which you keep your beehives - facing east, south, etc? All in a line, in pairs? And what is your reasoning for doing as you do
Hello from North Florida | Beesource Beekeeping Forums Hello, I am 21 and I have stumbled onto this site I have been into bees for quite awhile now Just until recently I wanted to be a beekeeper I have a million questions and ready to learn and get some bees
Where to buy Ohio amish made equitment - Beesource Beekeeping Forums There is a place in Belle Center, Ohio called Winding Creek Apiary Supplies Work phone: 937-464-9096 Home phone: 937-464-9915 Micah Hochstetler makes all of his own hives, he has a couple hybrid hives that the local bee club has urged him to produce I think he is very competitive in his pricing Just around the corner there in another Amish young man beginning to raise and inseminate his
Outyard agreement - Beesource Beekeeping Forums Does anyone have a simple sample outyard agreement they would mind sharing? I have a property owner interested in having me put colonies on his property but wants an agreement in writing Thanks -james
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Log book, record keeping, notes, etc. - Beesource Beekeeping Forums What is the best way to keep records on an apiary? I know some write info on the hive lids, some keeps notes inside the lid Some use an electronic log So what is the best way you have found in keeping information in your apiary and what do you keep notes records of? Hive size and
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Warning Safety Signs - Beesource Beekeeping Forums Heading out to spend an afternoon in the apiary and got to thinking how many of us have posted "warning", "no spraying the bees", "no trespassing" or "safety" signage? Our place is fenced with "no trespassing" signs, but am thinking a friendly reminder that there is wild livestock on premises
Maximum number of hives in one location - Beesource Beekeeping Forums Don't know how one would measure this I've had some apiaries since the 70s The variability in production is notable Sometimes get discouraged with some apiaries with low production for a few years Sometimes consider moving to new locations Then, wham! A bunch of good years in a row So there's no judging by some formula, etc Stock an apiary, maintain it over a number of years Then you