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Okay, so I went and inspected the hive. The queen is still in the feeder and she's laying. I moved it closer to the other already started comb so she can move there sooner and I'm going to keep a...

I've not checked for eggs yet. My main goal yesterday was to change out feeders. I'm not afraid of them but I don't want to overstay my welcome. I guess getting stung twice can make you a little gun...

Alright. I've got a question for you all. But first, a backstory. And a disclaimer, this is my first year beekeeping.

I installed my bees in the hives last Saturday. So, for my feeder I screwed a...

Wow, thanks for all the info guys. I really appreciate it. I will be getting books tomorrow so hopefully the newbie questions will dwindle.

Maybe I will give that a try and see how it goes. I'm assuming that if I do pick up a swarm then I should have a place to put them in, am I correct? (I will be picking up books tomorrow so hopefully...

Hello Beesinwv. Brand new to beekeeping, I look forward to hearing your suggestions.

Shannon, I had no idea what a swarm trap is. A quick YouTube search showed me, that was pretty cool! I live in a pretty remote area, lots of woods. Could that impact catching a swarm? I don't know if...

I'll be ordering books and a hive package tomorrow, and signing up for classes. Whoo! This is really exciting. Thanks all for the welcomes!

Thanks everyone. I've signed up for some newsletters form a Michigan Bee Assoc, and will be getting some books this week.

See, I'm glad to know that TBH aren't as simple as some say. I've read of a few problems, but it's always seemed to be better to go that way. Would it be easiest to just buy a beginner kit and be...

Hello and good morning!

This is my first real post outside of my introduction, so please forgive me if I post in the wrong area.

I want to start my own apiary. I have done some research, but...

Good Morning everyone!

I am a "brand new" wannabe beekeeper. I have done some research, but I have not purchased any equipment yet, because honestly I am so confused with all the information out...