Lesson 3: Making a Start in Beekeeping

Quick Study

      Observe & Learn - Common sense is good too...

Apiary Location:
Sun, access, windbreak,
good foraging?  		locationkamb road yard

Hive Placement:
room to work, pairs, 
face to southeast? 
hive stands? 		placementbow hill yard

Pick your race of bees:
Italian, Carniolans? 		Italiancarny

Working the Bees
Clothing, Smoker, 
Hive tool, Frame rest. 
Best time - Sun, little wind
Approach, Observe, 
Things to look for,
& Keep records.
Regarding stings
clothingsmoker, hive tool, frame resttypical small brood framesupercedure cells
  Buying Bees
Package Bees
package beespackage
To hive or 
install your honey bees
     Package Install Video    
prep frames installing...  caged queenpay attentionframes back inbefore closing up
           Feeding the Bees
commercial feedingfilling frame feeder
Adding Deeps / Supers
adding deeps or supersbrood frame
Swarms
Lisa Swarmbillswarmswarm1swarm2