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Do we have a Duck Emergency thread here on BYH? I also feel a bit "at sea."

Like when cousin Alba finally comes for a visit, with all eight kids....

Went to the hive late this morning, to make a couple of minor adjustments, and rested my ear against the top bars. Heard nothing. :( Moved to the front of the hive - no activity - not a surprise, it was low 40s F. Rested my ear against the front of the hive. And I heard . . . the humming of...

Fascinating!

I have the top bar hive strapped down, as well as up on top of a couple of concrete blocks, surrounded by electric polywire fence. It is not a guarantee, but a deterrent. And there is plenty of easier eats in the woods around us, I think.

I use honey when I make switzel, which is what outdoor workers drank before there was Gatorade. I think it's a quarter teaspoon of ginger,half a cup of apple cider vinegar, a tablespoon of honey, and a dash of hot pepper. Bring that to a boil, let it cool, then add to a half gallon of water...

I have appreciated the information from backyardhive dot com - Corwin Bell. I don't follow his every suggestion, but I like the approach, and I have one top bar hive, new this year. Gold Star Honeybees' Christy Hemenway has been helpful. And I like this site, too. Local beekeepers...

For my cats I use Revolution, and in the house I use Fleabusters. That stuff is wonderful! The ducks' temperature is too warm, I am told, for ticks and fleas. I have not verified that tidbit. Also, they bathe regularly. Here in the Land of Lyme, a practice that is catching on is using tubes...

Bravo, Happy Chooks! Bravo, Bees!

We had a couple of mild days this week - and a scout bee came by the house to say hello (maybe?). I saw several bees flying in and out of the hive - time for cleansing flights, I suppose. It was a joy to see they are still with us.

Trimming down the wire cooling rack - a small bolt cutter makes the job very easy. Here is one http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3388-12-Inch-Bolt-Cutter/dp/B000NPXHXE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415936410&sr=8-1&keywords=bolt+cutters

Folks, I am happy to report that in spite of the weather and a number of events that piled up over the last several days, the hive has 16 pounds of fondant in a dish with an enamel-coated metal basket holding it up. I will see if I can send along a photo tomorrow. What I learned . . . well, I...

Just a little update - there are so many factors that go into the few decisions I am making about doing all I can to support the bees their first winter. And I guess for all but one, it is their last, too. sigh. But the hive can survive! I will spare all the details and torturous thought...

Ooh, la la! Wonderful!

I wonder if I could cut it down to the TBH dimensions? Rather than square, the cross-section of the TBH is trapezoidal. So that might fit, with extra space at the top. hmmm

The difference between Langstroths and TBHs will be a factor here, and it will help us think more creatively, I feel. So, What are the dimensions of what you use?

Morning, all, and welcome to the new Beekeeping Forum at BackYardHerds! Thanks Rob, Sumi, and all who have made this happen. Ahh, a blank slate! (c: My thoughts today are on how best to provide fondant to a new hive that has had its challenges this year. They will need a significant amount...

Good point about the calendar, 1muttsfan. Have you heard the term phenology? It's keeping track by observing natural phenomena, like knowing when to plant certain things based on which flowers are blooming in the wild.

Hi, sgtmom52! Hello, elevan (c: nanne16, planning on finding residents for the hive in the spring?

Oh, yes, babsbag, definitely good things to have! And a calendar, oh, yes!