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Thanks for the reply. Do you heat the tung oil? Any idea how it holds up on outside applications?

Welcome to the forum. I grew up in Nixa and lived in Poplar Bluff from 2005 to 2007 before moving to Colorado. Great area you live in. In the late '70s - early '80s, I got started when a swarm...

For those who have had success using linseed oil and wax (paraffin or bees wax) what is the ratio of linseed oil to wax? Any tips for ensuring success in the finished product would be appreciated.
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I am curious as to whom you are dealing with; owner or attorney. If owner, it seems rather simple and a matter of economics (therefore probably you are dealing with the attorney). If dealing with...

Update: The day I posted my query, I received an email from Backyard Hive stating the CD had shipped. I have received it and, according to the post mark, it was shipped the day they emailed. There...

This was a reply to an old link, not my subject line. The link discussed some dissatisfaction with backyard hive in 2009 with no posts since. Due to my order, and my interest in their Golden Mean...

Does anyone know if Backyard has improved on its products and customer service? I submitted a small order, recieved 2 or 3 quick emials acknowledging my order, that it would ship in 2 or 3 days, did...

Is there a ratio of brood bars to honey bars? Also, what about locating the 2 types; where should brood be located? Should honey bars be on one end or both ends of the brood?

Thanks for the videos. They are helpful to those of us who are not very adept at construction.:):applause:

Any idea where one can purchase the metal that is on the telescoping covers? It seems that it might be a good idea to add the metal to the plywood covers to extend the life. What do you think?

Sorry to be so dense, but is #8 the 1/8 inch 8x8?

Jerry

Are there any sellers of packaged bees and queens in Colorado? It seems to me that purchasing bees raised at a higher altitude may be a good start since I am 7,000 feet on the Western Slope.
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That looks great! I like the style and swinging feature. One question: can you add a super for honey production, if so, where?

I am definitely going to check into this in March.

Jerry

I am returning to beekeeping after a 25 year absence. My son and I owned about 10 hives in southwest Missouri but got out of beekeeping when I sold our home. Now, I am at the 7,000ft elevation...