Just wanted to say a quick hello to all.
I am looking to get started with bees but should be moving south within about two years and will have to wait 'til after that to begin as I can't keep hives where I am. In the meantime I will have to make do with learning as much as possible, which is the reason I'm here. Looking forward to the day when I can leave this soul sucking state (it wasn't always this bad) and move where a person can still breath without someone whining about it.
Welcome to Beemaster.
What state are you moving to?
Jim
Welcome alki. Peculiar name you have there.
>...and move where a person can still breath without someone whining about it.
So you're moving to Montana or Wyoming? :)
Welcome to the forum, great place to learn!
Quote from: Michael Bush on September 05, 2014, 07:35:37 AM
>...and move where a person can still breath without someone whining about it.
So you're moving to Montana or Wyoming? :)
Naw, I figure they're moving somewhere good, like Alabama. :angel:
Welcome to the forum, akilheffer. I basically studied from one summer to the next spring before getting my primary hives. I did buy a nuc of bees from my mentor's best friend for $10 in December (you can do that in Alabama, the weather cooperates a lot of the time ;) )...they had a bad hankering for me to have bees. :)
Study up and figure out what you *think* your ultimate goal and path is. Just a few of the questions you might consider... Do you want to make honey or bees?...Starting with packages, nucs, caught swarms/cut-outs, or established colonies? How many hives do you plan to start with (usual recommendation is a minimum of two so you can compare them to each other....don't overload your wagon, though)?.....(hint, plan for a few unexpected extras! ;)? 8-frame or 10-frame...all mediums or a mix of deeps and mediums? Etc.,.
Use this time wisely and you will be ahead of the game.
Best wishes...and have fun on your journey,
Ed