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Title: Learning from my mistakes
Post by: PetuniaJ on April 29, 2009, 11:56:07 PM
 I'm a new beekeeper in Eden, UT.  I started 2 weeks ago with 2 hives but ended up losing one of them from simple mistakes.  The other hive is doing well.  I'd like to order a new package and queen to try again.  How long do I have before it's too late?
Title: Re: Learning from my mistakes
Post by: 1reb on April 30, 2009, 12:41:36 AM
Hello and Welcome PetuniaJ
There is alot of great information on the forum !!
The members here are willing help and answer your questions, all you need to do is to ask
Sorry about your loss

Johnny
Title: Re: Learning from my mistakes
Post by: Hethen57 on April 30, 2009, 10:40:02 AM
Welcome...if you can find the bees, you will probably be fine over the next month or so.  It will be too late when the bees don't have enough available pollen and nectar to stock the hive and be able to survive the winter...that varies depending upon how the bloom goes and what types of sources are available in your area.  Just curious...what mistakes did you make to lose a hive?  I installed two hives and am learning as well.
Title: Re: Learning from my mistakes
Post by: jdpro5010 on May 01, 2009, 02:38:29 PM
Welcome aboard and sorry about your loss.  It seems to happen to all of us. :shock:
Title: Re: Learning from my mistakes
Post by: Cindi on May 04, 2009, 11:27:43 PM
PetuniaJ, welcome to our forum, glad that you have found us.  I am sorry to hear about the lost colony.  I see that you posted lastly on April 29, where are you?  Stick around, you will learn lots here, it will be a place to tell those stories, tales, and your experiences, you will have many.  We love to listen and we love new members, come back, and post, keep us informed of what you are up to. Have a great and most wonderful day, love our life, health.  Cindi