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that is so helpful to know--we got spacers today & are going to try to organize the bars a little better as soon as the sun comes back.

Thanks for the advice--that is a good rule of thumb to know. We went in tonight and added more bars--it was not our most graceful time and I got my first sting--but it isn't bad at all.

I am...

OK I just went & counted through the window--they have comb on 8.5 bars with comb on them, they have started building a little bit on another bar & have 6 empty bars.

Can you give them too much...

1st time beekeeper question;

I guess it probably depends on the dimensions of the hive, but about how many empty bars should you leave your bees--is there a rule of thumb? I had read that you...

I am going to try to get better at taking my time and really looking for eggs--we usually have our 3 & 6 year old with us so I "think" I need to hurry/be efficient before the loose interest. That is...

trying to post some photos of the queen cell, but not having much luck--here is one more try at the photos:
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635563566357 Here are some photos--although you can't see much.

Well we just opened it up & saw lots of capped brood, some capped drone brood, but not too much. We then saw a queen cell--which was really exciting/scary. So I think that they are replacing the...

I'm glad to know it is not just me too :)

Thanks so much --the photo is so helpful & the checklist of what to look for too. I was feeling a bit overwelmed--the more I read the less I knew. I appreciate the info! We will open it up...

I am a very new beekeeper--we installed our first bees in a top bar hive beginning of april. Today I noticed drones coming and going and hanging around the hive. This is the first time I have seen...

Thanks--that is exactly what I did--there were a few out flying last night, so we held up 1 bar and reached in and got the cage out--it was empty--so hopefully she is safe & sound in the middle of...

well it is not going to make it above 50 today--it probably won't be above 50 until fri--should I wait that long to check on the queen and get that cage out of there? how long can they be without a...

now I am even more anxious to get in there & check that queen cage. where is the ideal place to put the queen cage? I had read that you shouldn't hang it as it might mess up how they build the comb....

Thanks--great video :)

Hi We are new beekeepers! yea! We just installed our package of bees into our first top bar hive on Friday. When we peek through the window all of the bees are clustered in one of the upper corners...

Thanks so much for all of the great info! We are so excited our bees are coming next week--can't wait to get them settled in their new home. We have put together outfits--we have 2 bought veils and...

Vance G those are good points. I too try to live my life honestly and wouldn't want to go back on my word. I orignally ordered locally because I do like to support local whenever possible and he...

Looking at the forum topics I did past this question in an odd spot:) that is a great point about the wax. I think I an going to go ahead and order through the local beekeeper as he will provide a...

I was looking at Arnold's website & beeweaver--they look great. Thanks for all of the advice. I originally ordered from the local gentleman because he is very knowledgable (he teaches beekeeping) &...

We are in the process of building a top bar hive and would like to "keep" our bees as chemical free as possible. I ordered a package form a local beekeeper here (who doesn't keep top bar hives and...

thanks that looks like a fabulous pattern!

Thanks so much for your offer--I looked at their website it is really nice, I am not sure we could afford that even used :)

I am probaby going to end up making suits for the boys due to the...

Hi we are beginning beekeepers who are starting a top bar hive in the spring and have a 3 & 5 year old boys. Interested in purchasing used child size bee hat/veil, jacket or suit. Thanks for any...

we are getting ready to start beekeeping in the spring & we have a 3 year old and a 5 year old. Trying to decide how much protection they need. My husband is inclined to just get them veils and...