Hello from a Buckeye

[EOC]

This is the place to introduce yourself and here I am. I haven't started bee keeping yet, but really am interested in trying next year.
Anyways not much else to say, though I should have a lot of questions in the future.

Thanks
Chad

[Shawn]

Welcome. I have not started yet and have been part of the forums for a couple of months. You can learn al ot from all the people hear and will have a good understanding of the basics before you get started.

[buzzbee]

Welcome,We talk a ot about bees ,but if you look at the rest of the forum categories you will see we chat about most anything here!! :lol:

[Cindi]

Chad, welcome, glad you found this forum.  You will be well prepared to get some bees next year, lots of things to read and learn about here.  Enjoy.  Have a wonderful and great day, Cindi

[EOC]

Thanks so much everyone. I think the biggest problem for me will be finding bees suited to my area. I dont know of anyone in Ohio who sells any, as far as obtaining swarms.... It was ten years ago the last time I saw a honey bee in my gardens and this year was a first for me. I saw two of them on one day and thats it.

I guess I will ask around a bit and see what I can come up with. BTW My winter project is to build my own hives and one for a friend of mine. Should keep me busy.
Thanks

[qa33010]

   Hi EOC and welcome! 

You may want to check for a local beekeeping club.  They may have some info of a local breeder or one in the region.  If you need it here's a link to the states website.

http://www.ohiostatebeekeepers.org/

[EOC]

Thanks for the link. Ill have to check them out.

[BlueEggFarmer]

Hi EOC,
Queen Right Colonies is taking orders now for bee packages in the spring.
http://www.queenrightcolonies.com/Beekeeping/index.html
very nice people to work with.