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I'm in Massachusetts and will be going to my hives in Mid Mass today. Temps hitting just about 60ºF, almost no wind and Sunshine Galore ! I have 3 double nucs (4^4). It has been 2 weeks since I peeked in to see if they were alive and put on more winter patties and a smidge of pollen patties...41 replies 1K views
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I have an opportunity to get some of these bees in person (no shipping) is it worth the hype? My plan is to keep treatment-free. *This is a double post, wasn't sure where to put it.39 replies 824 views
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Hello glad to have found this forum. I have been keeping bees now in my 5th year. I am treatment free and have about 85% overwintering success. Wasn’t so my first two years, struggled as I did not have any help and so much conflicting info to go off of. But kept at it, catch swarms and purchase...10 replies 236 views
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Hi guys, Are there any difference between traditional pollen patties and dry pollen ? I wanted to try that out this season since it's less work than to open every hive one by one. For those who tried both any difference in brood production for spring build up ? And while I'm at it is it...17 replies 398 views
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Looking for some advice on fixing a cross-combed hive, and splitting it to make a second colony Second-year beekeeper; first year successfully overwintering. Haven't opened the box yet but lots of entrance activity on any dry day above 50 degrees Overwintered in two deep boxes. Insulated...12 replies 191 views