Has anyone checked out the prices for 2003 queens and packages. They raised them up about as much as honey has gone up. This just makes me mad as can be. Do not get me wrong I am all for making a fair dollar but this is out of control. I raised more queens last year then I could use it is not that hard. Has demand gone that high? This is going to discourage beggining hobby beekeepers from trying this wonderfull hobby.
If you are going to order bees, you will need to order ASAP. Just ordered 2 more packages from McCary. He said he was getting behind. booked until April 21st. He and I talked a bit. Word is that MI is reporting 60% loss this year.
Surveyor,
Im planing to call McCary tomorrow to get another package or two. Such a nice man and his wife is a peach too. Real Southern hospitality there. We are really taking a beating here in Ohio a friend of mine lost all his bees, this weather in Ohio this year isn't fit for man or beast(bees).
Respectfully yours
Walt
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