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I know that it's enjoyed by many in the Muslim community, and that it's mentioned in the Koran, but is it intrinsically Halal, and does the method of processing it alter that?

I know this is statistically insignificant, but I have 20 hives, 2 which have had these ventilation boxes. Neither have swarmed, came through winters well, and they've been my top producers.

Add me to the list of happy, satisfied customers. Thanks Alan.

Now.........does anyone have a mneumonic device for remembering this?
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Bueller, Bueller............

For those of you who dispense with the RRs and produce your own "cut comb honey," how do you package it?

Outside of the Spring rush, I've always found Brushy's products & service to be excellent. I placed 2 orders this March & both took weeks to ship out. Actually I think they forgot about me. One...

I think this thread has officially gone viral. Thanks for the plans D.

I made about 10 similar nuc bodies (mediums) last season and while they seem to be holding up well, they are bowing out in the middle. I think 1/2 inch plywood works much better with the bottom...

Hold up a minute everyone, I have to run to the kitchen & get some more popcorn.

OK. Thanks

Here's a story for you. Honeybees, politics, ju ju trees, and honey as an aphrodisiac.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2010/02/201022614434920573.html

Nitrile work great, but there's nothing like the smell of leather gloves and propolis.

Another consideration is whether your operation fits your state's definition of "day camp" or child care facility in regard to your children's programs. if so, the state will tell you exactly what...

Please, I prefer to call them "undocumented insects." No need to be politically incorrect.

I followed the plans exactly and the ventilation has been just fine.

I came across this synopsis today, it was pretty interesting;

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091223074657.htm

You will never go wrong with a Ross design.

I make mine with 2x4s using the NOD (Miteaway II) plans. They're good tops, suitable for mass production, & provide a suitable gap for formic treatment and emergency winter feeding.
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Lots of good info. The only thing that I'll add is that Erin is a master beek who has graciously shared info that has helped many of us get our nucs through the winter. Hardly an amateur.

Buz- Yup, north shore. My suburban hives (these) tend to be healthier & more productive than the ones I have placed at farms.

Mick- What I want to know is how do you keep your hive tops on, being...

Here's my contribution.....

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv212/JamboSanaMama/beehives.jpg

I checked out your gallery- those are the most incredible macros I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing them.

Sage advice. BTW, another consequence of the economic recession is the slowdown in building permits and inspections. That leaves alot of code officers driving around with their google maps, looking...

We've all probably felt that we've been victimized by over-zealous bureaucrats at some point, and that tends to color our impression of any government action. And rightfully so, however....

Glen...

Congratulations! You did everything right and got a rapid resolution without having to go to court or hire an attorney.

Rather than throw insults to every bureaucrat alive, I have to say that...