Category Archives: Experiments

Top Entrances – Inner Cover Modification 2017

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Jason

Got some new inner covers from Brushy Mountain for the 8 frame colonies this year.  I have purchased the 10-frame version in the past and have always been happy with them.  I like to modify these inner covers to allow for a … Continue reading →

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Holes – in perfectly good woodenware

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Jason

I have had many questions about the 1 inch holes pictured in my deep hive bodies. When I began keeping bees I bought a bunch of used equipment from a keeper who was retiring. He had holes in some of his equipment, … Continue reading →

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Predictions, and what happens

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Jason

Early this year I attempted a prediction on a colony overwintering. see Animal Husbandry – Understanding Vigor 2016-02-05. In the post I was comparing 1512 and 1514. I stand by the observations, 1512 had less vigor than 1514. HOWEVER, even … Continue reading →

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Propolis Caps

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Jason

Any time I find an aspect of beekeeping where a yield can be realized I try to maximize it. Financial viability of a bee operation by honey alone seems like it could be difficult. Wax is a common product that people think … Continue reading →

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Concerns

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Jason

The other day (2/18/13) at Hive Site 5 I noticed something that has me more than a little nervous. 1110 showed evidence of an unwanted tenant. I don’t know what happened over the course of the winter but 1110’s mouse … Continue reading →

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3/7/13 Prediction Number 1

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jason

I do not know what caused it yet, but I am relatively sure at least one hive has expired.  1001 was one of my first two colonies.  I bought it as an established hive from a beekeeper that was going … Continue reading →

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Moving Bees

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Jason

Time has really flown this fall and I have missed the opportunity to tell you about some of the goings on around here.  One of the stories that fell through the cracks was the moving of 4 hives a little … Continue reading →

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Friday night fun

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jason

Things have been busy here as per normal.  We are shifting gears from our end of summer routines to the preparation for winter.  As stated previously we are preparing for deer season.  It is a family affair that’s more involved … Continue reading →

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It’s Friday

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Jason

Well it’s Friday again. This week has been fairly stress-free and hence the “frustrative” juices just haven’t been flowing so I am not going to rant about anything. Instead I figured I would shed a little light on some of … Continue reading →

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We have a LEANER!!!

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Jason

Earlier in the year I had mentioned that I was using a new type of hive stand.  I never want to recommend anything untested and this new stand is an example why.  I still like the stands and with some … Continue reading →

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