Backyard bees

[jhamblin]

I have three Langstroth hives

 

[GSCforester]

I have three hives all Langstroth. Planning on splitting them all this spring to get six, and hoping to get a call or two for swarms or removals, would like to have at least ten.

 

[beerman]

I have 3 Langstroth and just ordered 2 more packages. I am also going to try some splits and swarm trapping this spring.

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

Boy I'd LOVE a section for Bees on this form!!!!!!!

 

[dwbonfire]

is there a bee keeping book for dummies? like reeeeal dummies, lol. i know nothing at all about it, dont know anyone who does it, but i'd love to do some reading on it and see if its something i'd like to get into. it sure seems cool but it also seems like there is ALOT to it. i might be wrong? but thats how little i know..

 

[carolinagirl]

Hubby and I are taking a beekeeping course right now. We have our first two packages of bees on order and will get two hives set up for them shortly. This will be fun! We use SO much honey every year it just makes sense to make our own.

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Top bar for us.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1302336367603.2040116.1506278501&type=3&l=1096207af8

 

[zzGypsy]

is there a bee keeping book for dummies? like reeeeal dummies, lol. i know nothing at all about it, dont know anyone who does it, but i'd love to do some reading on it and see if its something i'd like to get into. it sure seems cool but it also seems like there is ALOT to it. i might be wrong? but thats how little i know..

yes, there is a beekeeping for dummies book, it's not bad. I also really like "first lessons in beekeeping".

best way to learn is to get connected with the local bee club - they often have seminars and classes, mentors, forums with places to ask questions and get equipment, things to buy and sell, and folks who can help you get local bees, or get in on group buys.

now's the time to do that, our ozark beekeeper's association is putting together group buys on bees right now, it's that time of year.

I taught one of the sections on our beginning beekeeping class on Saturday, so it's a good time to be starting!

 

[PattySh]

Will watch this thread. I have been considering bees also as we go thru lots of expensive honey. Not sure if our property is right for them tho as we have a corner property and lots of road frontage. Not a busy road, it's a dirt road but people walk by and ride horses on the road. How far from a road do the hives have to be? How far from the house?

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

How much does it cost to have bees???? Are they easy to keep????