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Title: May be moving to Colorado in the spring..what to do w/ 6 hives?
Post by: hollybees on May 31, 2010, 04:05:33 PM

Hello everyone,
I've had it with the insanity of a stressful job!
We have 3 children living on Colorado and It's time to sell everything, leave all behind and Go!

What to do with my (6) hives? split them into nucs and sell them maybe.
I would like to take them with us but do not plan on buying a home just going to rent.

I'm wondering if any Colorado members could tell me what the beekeeping prospects are there.
If I could find a willing landowner I would consider moving them.

I don't know..... :?
Help Please........need input.

Thanks,
Paul

Title: Re: May be moving to Colorado in the spring..what to do w/ 6 hives?
Post by: riverrat on May 31, 2010, 10:49:37 PM
imo moving 6 hives would be a lot of trouble than there are worth i would sell the hives and move to colorado get aquainted with local farmers and start with new hives
Title: Re: May be moving to Colorado in the spring..what to do w/ 6 hives?
Post by: AllenF on May 31, 2010, 10:58:34 PM
I agree, if you sell your hives now, when you get settled down later, you can start over easy.   
Title: Re: May be moving to Colorado in the spring..what to do w/ 6 hives?
Post by: hollybees on May 31, 2010, 11:04:12 PM
Quote from: riverrat on May 31, 2010, 10:49:37 PM
imo moving 6 hives would be a lot of trouble than there are worth i would sell the hives and move to colorado get aquainted with local farmers and start with new hives

That sounds like good advice, I think I'll be able to sell them or give to someone in nucs, than I can bring as much of my supers and stands as I can.
I did some searching and found some Colorado members, maybe I'll message them to get some insight on beekeeping there.

Thanks for the response

Paul

Title: Re: May be moving to Colorado in the spring..what to do w/ 6 hives?
Post by: hollybees on May 31, 2010, 11:07:33 PM
Quote from: AllenF on May 31, 2010, 10:58:34 PM
I agree, if you sell your hives now, when you get settled down later, you can start over easy.   

When would be the best time to sell them do you think......in the spring?
I don't want to miss out on this summers honey harvest.

Title: Re: May be moving to Colorado in the spring..what to do w/ 6 hives?
Post by: AllenF on June 01, 2010, 10:10:59 PM
Best money for hives is in the spring or summer.   And if you sell now, work in the price for a 5 gallon bucket of honey in the fall to take with you when you move. 
Title: Re: May be moving to Colorado in the spring..what to do w/ 6 hives?
Post by: rgy on June 02, 2010, 09:36:42 AM
paul, sent you a pm.  I would be interested in one of your hives.

bob
Title: Re: May be moving to Colorado in the spring..what to do w/ 6 hives?
Post by: zzen01 on June 02, 2010, 02:28:36 PM
Put the hives in Craigslist and you will sell 'em quick. When you get to CO set up your hives again.