Re: Buying hives
[Re: Antelope Montana]
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03/03/20 01:18 AM
03/03/20 01:18 AM
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Calvin
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Mann lake ships free over $100. And hundreds and hundreds you will spend on beekeeping. Start up (and expansion) costs become substantial. (Strippers and cocaine might be cheaper).
If you continue, A table saw and a screw gun can really save you a ton of money if you're going to expand.
I sold a couple gallons of honey a few years back to a buddy when I just got going. He said "how much do I owe you for you to just break even"? I said...."about 5 grand". He wanted option #2.
It's a great hobby, etc for us trappers, though. I think most of our trapping minds really work well with beekeeping....especially as we age.
Yes, there are some great resources on YouTube regarding beekeeping. You being in the north, I'd suggest "a Canadian beekeeper blog" and "Michael Palmer" vids.
Best of luck to you.
Last edited by Calvin; 03/03/20 01:21 AM.
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Re: Buying hives
[Re: Antelope Montana]
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03/03/20 10:08 AM
03/03/20 10:08 AM
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Posts: 2,154 Tug Hill, NY
Redknot
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One thing I do that is a bit different than some is, I use all deeps including supers. For me it is just the convenience of being able to add and switch out frames that are the same. Yup the supers are heavy, but I just pull a few frames when extracting and then lift the remaining super. I also like black foundation in my frames, which aids in seeing eggs...Just my two pennies...
~Illegitimi Non Carborundum~
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Re: Buying hives
[Re: Antelope Montana]
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04/10/20 05:22 PM
04/10/20 05:22 PM
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Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 294 Montana
Antelope Montana
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Well I called Mann lake today and finally got through which was a nice thing. The lady that took my order was based in Pennsylvania and she was very nice I ordered all the things that Warrior had recommended, Plus available in a smoker in a hive tool. I also ordered a 3lb package of bees with a queen and they are the saskatraz variety. I dropped about a thousand bucks on this adventure but it's something I wanted to do my entire life and I finally got to a place where I can do it. I think it's going to be a worthwhile Hobby and it fits my lifestyle pretty good.
Last edited by Antelope Montana; 04/10/20 05:24 PM.
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