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by Bee and Flower
Sun Aug 17, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: Beekeeping
Topic: When is the next honey flow, did I miss it?
Replies: 3
Views: 11982

When is the next honey flow, did I miss it?

I have three very strong backyard hives this year. I lost my only two last year due to the weird weather. I put a full medium box of honey on each hive when I installed my new packages this year. It was left over from last year's hives. Going into the hives today I noticed plenty of bees and brood b...
by Bee and Flower
Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Unused Bee Pollen Patty Substitute 4 Sale CHEAP
Replies: 0
Views: 6351

Unused Bee Pollen Patty Substitute 4 Sale CHEAP

When I installed my first bee package this year I also purchased a 10 pound box of pollen substitute patties. I used a bit to get them throught the wierd spring. There should be at least 9 pounds left. I bought it from Dadant in April. These are Bee Pro Patties with essential oils, protein and probi...
by Bee and Flower
Fri May 03, 2013 6:13 pm
Forum: Beekeeping
Topic: Help no brood or eggs with my new package!
Replies: 1
Views: 8947

Help no brood or eggs with my new package!

I received and installed a package of bees last Saturday. The queen was alive in the cage. I checked on Tuesday the cage was empty. Today on Friday I opened up the hive no sign of brood or eggs. It would have been really messy, distructive,and disturbing to hunt for the queen. I did not see her but ...
by Bee and Flower
Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: Beekeeping
Topic: I think my neighbor's bees are very sick!
Replies: 1
Views: 8607

I think my neighbor's bees are very sick!

Hello Bee Keepers, Today I noticed a bee in our front yard on a cleansing flight. I was curious so I followed it to our backyard. Then I noticed lots of bees going over our back fence. I peaked over and saw our neighbor had a top bar hive. I have never seen him outside working his bees etc. I notice...