April 16th was package day…cold, damp and really windy. Here’s video 1:
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Rough Bee Year Timeline
One change I’m pushing this year is creating a rough timeline of what my year will look like through July. I will then start my bee year next year August 1st. He’s what’s left of this bee year, what’s your bee calendar look like? Week Of Activity March 13th Put on Feed March 20th PutContinue reading “Rough Bee Year Timeline”
Feeding and Package Prep
Spent April 9th filling feeders but more importantly going through all of the gear at my apiary and cleaning it up!
04/02/2022 Inspection Hives 6 & 7
First Hive Inspection of the Year
This one was a bummer…
Overwintered Breeder 1st Inspection
After a long winter April 3rd was the day to look at our New River Carnica VSH from Jason Bragg and New River Honey Bees. Inspection went well, she looked great, and there was a great start of bees that will have some awesome grafts in a few weeks. https://youtu.be/R2Vb1zTU7Tw
2022/2023 Planning and Changes – Varroa Part 3
Varroa Management: Rough outline on my treatment plan. I’m usually very anal and plan for things years in advance but for whatever reason I have always just wung it for pest management. Little late to the party but I did realize I need to lay out a formal plan and execute. Being a bee keeperContinue reading “2022/2023 Planning and Changes – Varroa Part 3”
04/02/2022 Hive 3, 4, 5
Inspection from 04/02/2022 Hive 2
Busy Saturday!!
Made a lot of progress in the bee yard yesterday. Got up early and cleaned up my storage spot, unfortunately I will be losing it due to housing development so trying to get ahead. i got all of my feeders wiped down and rinsed out fairly well. Was able to mix up 20 gallons ofContinue reading “Busy Saturday!!”