Title: can someone show or tell me...
Post by: Blammer on July 22, 2006, 01:17:22 AM
Post by: Blammer on July 22, 2006, 01:17:22 AM
Sorry if this is pretty basic I'm new at this and want to know this...
The section you add on top for the bees to make your honey, what does it look like?
The sections inside that the honey comb is made on and the honey is in.
Is it blank? Do you buy a started comb for them to help them out? IF so how much does it cost?
The section you add on top for the bees to make your honey, what does it look like?
The sections inside that the honey comb is made on and the honey is in.
Is it blank? Do you buy a started comb for them to help them out? IF so how much does it cost?
Title: can someone show or tell me...
Post by: Brian D. Bray on July 22, 2006, 01:42:29 AM
Post by: Brian D. Bray on July 22, 2006, 01:42:29 AM
Try googling a few of the online beekeeping suppliers. The illustrations and pricing can do a better job than anything forum member can post.
For Strarters try: //www.betterbee.com //www.dadant.com/catalog/ //www.mannlakeltd.com/ //www.millerbeesupply.com/
For Strarters try: //www.betterbee.com //www.dadant.com/catalog/ //www.mannlakeltd.com/ //www.millerbeesupply.com/
Title: can someone show or tell me...
Post by: Apis629 on July 22, 2006, 02:32:59 AM
Post by: Apis629 on July 22, 2006, 02:32:59 AM
This should help you understand hive configuration. However, the Trangle Escape Board is just used for honey harvest and, I don't expect you to run 2 queen colonies so, omit the Double Screen.
![]("http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Apis629/BetterBeecatalog.jpg")
Hopefully, that helps. As for what goes in the frames, most beekeepers will use foundation. You can chose weather to use wired or plastic. It's essentially the same stuff, the bees will, however, have a better acceptance rate with wired wax foundation. I use placticell myself, given I've had hives overrun by SHB and, it's alot easier to just clean off the frames...and cheaper than having to replace all that foundation.
If you need more pictures of anything...let me know.
Hopefully, that helps. As for what goes in the frames, most beekeepers will use foundation. You can chose weather to use wired or plastic. It's essentially the same stuff, the bees will, however, have a better acceptance rate with wired wax foundation. I use placticell myself, given I've had hives overrun by SHB and, it's alot easier to just clean off the frames...and cheaper than having to replace all that foundation.If you need more pictures of anything...let me know.