Beekeeping

[CloverKnollFarms]

That's some nice clean, dent-free metal work!

Thank you. I do pride myself on good metal work. All hand bent too!

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Finished assembling this tonight, now I need to pull it apart and paint it. Buyer comes to pick it up, along with a stand and swarm traps, this next weekend.

 

[BackRoad]

It's evident that there is a lot of material, considering all the plywood, dimensional lumber, metal and fittings to complete a hive, even without adding in your time invested on top of that...

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

It's evident that there is a lot of material, considering all the plywood, dimensional lumber, metal and fittings to complete a hive, even without adding in your time invested on top of that...

They are very complex builds, compared to a langstroth hive, for sure.

I've looked at other Layens builders offerings, and I think we build the premium example. Our pricing is also extremely reasonable considering the labor involved.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Another order out the door... One more big order to fulfill for January. 4 hives and 4 swarm traps, with frames and cedar stands.

Then I'll have 5 hives built for quick sale in the spring.

 

[Tpondel]

A local bee guy put some hives on our property and I find it fascinating to watch and want to learn more about bees and honey.

Suggestions for good books to read to educate myself on bees?

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

A local bee guy put some hives on our property and I find it fascinating to watch and want to learn more about bees and honey.

Suggestions for good books to read to educate myself on bees?

Keeping Bees With A Smile

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Our bees were all flying this week as the temps neared 60F. Finishing up 4 more new hives this week.

 

[lsgreg]

A local bee guy put some hives on our property and I find it fascinating to watch and want to learn more about bees and honey.

Suggestions for good books to read to educate myself on bees?

My favorite for beginners is "First Lessons in Beekeeping." "Beekeeping for Dummies" is also pretty good.

 

[drumminj]

Glad search turned up this thread. Been considering trying out beekeeping and have a question for the folks here...

(yes I know get a mentor, take a class, etc. I've been reading up on beesource, got "Beekeeping for Dummies", etc)

Is it possible to have a hive and worry about growing/splitting it, swarming, etc? Basically, can I start with and maintain just two langsroth hives (or whatever other structure) each with 1-2 deep brood boxes and a super or two and maintain that indefinitely? Or does keeping bees mean continuously growing hives, more colonies, etc?