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Honey bees
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02/06/18 07:45 PM
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Well I'm joining the club of bee keeping. I'm looking at ordering my bees here in the next few days. I'm located in soith west PA in Fayette county.
Been reading a ton and attending classes and meetings. Didn't realize there was so many options of bees..... so would I be best if with italian bees or Caucasian??
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Re: Honey bees
[Re: wvuarmyeng]
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the south western PA bee conference is next weekend. cant wait to go and learn some more.
would it be smart to order bees from two different vendors and get two different types? or should I just stick with two of the same. I have a list of a few reputable vendors that have been that have been vetted by other local bee keepers.
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Re: Honey bees
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02/06/18 11:01 PM
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Two types might be a good comparison but then again the true differences between them are so slight that only experience over time can detect. From my reading I figured but never hurts to all
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Re: Honey bees
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02/07/18 09:24 AM
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yea I'm going to work on catching a swarm. the only swarm I saw a few years ago has a marked queen. they claim not many "wild" bees left in my area
Red fox - 0/3 Gray fox - 0/3 Coyote - 0/1 Bobcat - 0/1 coon - 2/25 possum - 1/20 skunks - 0/5 beaver - 1/6
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Re: Honey bees
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02/07/18 09:47 AM
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Any Wis to be bee keepers or established bee keepers my be club is selling 3# pkgs for $100 to club members and $150 for nucs. Pm me if club members of Central Wis Bee keepers or non members for ordering . PM me
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Re: Honey bees
[Re: wvuarmyeng]
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02/07/18 10:44 AM
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Well put my order in for nuc of mite maulers and red line italians
Red fox - 0/3 Gray fox - 0/3 Coyote - 0/1 Bobcat - 0/1 coon - 2/25 possum - 1/20 skunks - 0/5 beaver - 1/6
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Re: Honey bees
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02/07/18 10:42 PM
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I am seriously considering getting a hive also, what kind of hive and equipment did you get? http://shop.new.valleybeesupply.com/H105-10-Frame-Beginners-Hive-Unassembled-12600-H105.htmthere is an amish guy out in eastern pa that will be at the conference feb 16th (i think, going to call tomorrow) his prices seem to be a bit cheaper then valley bee. http://foresthillbeesupply.com/ just not sure on shipping. valley has free shipping on most where are you located? i would look for a local bee club they are a ton of help and knowledge. anyone in your area have bees?
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Red fox - 0/3 Gray fox - 0/3 Coyote - 0/1 Bobcat - 0/1 coon - 2/25 possum - 1/20 skunks - 0/5 beaver - 1/6
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Re: Honey bees
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02/07/18 10:43 PM
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I am hearing good things about the Canadian bees (Saskatraz)...especially for out northern climates (if you can find them) I won't buy another bee from the typical Calif supply. They don't do well up here. i did see someone selling them. i hope to have a mix of them to keep them in the next few years to have a nice spread of breads
Red fox - 0/3 Gray fox - 0/3 Coyote - 0/1 Bobcat - 0/1 coon - 2/25 possum - 1/20 skunks - 0/5 beaver - 1/6
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Re: Honey bees
[Re: wvuarmyeng]
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02/07/18 11:10 PM
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It's going to cost you money that could be spent on trapping supplies, ask me how I know
Every day is a gift from GOD, don't waste it!!
If they have plenty of food, give them something interesting to smell
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Re: Honey bees
[Re: wvuarmyeng]
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02/08/18 08:39 AM
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yea well I also shoot in a trap league.... during the summer.... haha but the wife wants in on the bees so atleast I got her involved with this hobby lol
Red fox - 0/3 Gray fox - 0/3 Coyote - 0/1 Bobcat - 0/1 coon - 2/25 possum - 1/20 skunks - 0/5 beaver - 1/6
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Re: Honey bees
[Re: wvuarmyeng]
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02/11/18 12:15 PM
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So what's best to paint or seal with? I was going to get paint but wondered if tung oil or a stain would be better... also on colors I know red looks black tu bees so would blue yellows and orange be good colors to help them differentiate between their hives
Red fox - 0/3 Gray fox - 0/3 Coyote - 0/1 Bobcat - 0/1 coon - 2/25 possum - 1/20 skunks - 0/5 beaver - 1/6
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Re: Honey bees
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02/11/18 12:33 PM
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Wow rfdx our 4lb packages are 240 each if i remember right! I deleted the email and hung up my smoker! As poor as the last 4/5yrs of packages have been (up here) i’d be better off throwing the $ out the window. I dont know whats changed but we went from decent success with queens to 40% or worse! Not being able to winter as well....$500 can buy a loooot of honey for a single dude! Lol
Edit.... $231.50
Quees $40 ea
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