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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: frannis on October 26, 2006, 04:25:27 PM

Title: I want to bee a bee keeper.
Post by: frannis on October 26, 2006, 04:25:27 PM
Hi Everyone!!

I have always been fasinated by bees. Any tips on how to bee a bee keeper?
Title: I want to bee a bee keeper.
Post by: fort augustus on October 26, 2006, 04:28:56 PM
Hi Frannis - and welcome to the Beemaster forum!

Im new here too, but not new to beekeeping!
I own a couple of thousand bees in memphis. Its great!

good luck!
Title: I want to bee a bee keeper.
Post by: frannis on October 26, 2006, 04:31:39 PM
Quote from: fort augustusHi Frannis - and welcome to the Beemaster forum!

Im new here too, but not new to beekeeping!
I own a couple of thousand bees in memphis. Its great!

good luck!



Oh hi! Wow I am so envious.

How did you start you bee collection?

I kept a bee in a match box once but it died after a day.
Title: I want to bee a bee keeper.
Post by: fort augustus on October 26, 2006, 04:38:09 PM
well, my pops had a little farm, so I always grew up around bees.

nice try with the match box buddy, but its not ideal for bees!!1 its a start though. dont give up!
Title: I want to bee a bee keeper.
Post by: nepenthes on October 26, 2006, 06:05:46 PM
Well The Search (theirs a link at the top with alot of others like the FAQ, Youre message box, and youre profile. Theirs lots of sites that are VERY helpfull,

http://www.bushfarms.com/bees.htm
and
http://www.beemaster.com/honeybee/beehome.htm

Are very helpfull.
Title: I want to bee a bee keeper.
Post by: buzzbee on October 26, 2006, 06:29:06 PM
You may also want to read Beekeeping for dummies. Most libraries have "The hive and the honeybee"        This was our first year and it has been a lot of fun!   The doing and the learning.
Title: I want to bee a bee keeper.
Post by: Jacmar on October 26, 2006, 11:35:42 PM
Frannis
To start read all the information and books you can get. If your handy to a public library, start there and read all they have. The books listed above are all excellent books. Short of reading everything you can get your hands on ASK any question you may have and you will find a full house of experts here to answer.

make sure to read the information in Micheal Bushes site. http://www.bushfarms.com/bees.htm

Most of all have fun learning

Jack
Title: I want to bee a bee keeper.
Post by: Michael Bush on October 27, 2006, 10:17:09 PM
Here's my beginner's advice:

http://www.bushfarms.com/beesnewbees.htm
Title: I want to bee a bee keeper.
Post by: Brian D. Bray on October 28, 2006, 12:55:37 AM
Other good places to look are beesource.com and www.beekeepersvoice.com .
Title: I want to bee a bee keeper.
Post by: Robo on October 28, 2006, 08:51:30 AM
frannis,

Please add your location in your profile.  It helps to know when providing advise.