What would be the preferred way to crush comb and drain the honey when you have capped comb on plasticell foundation? Just scrape the comb off the plastic foundation into a straining apparatus? I may go this route vs. extracting, since I only have 2 hives, and don't want to invest in an extractor at this point. I'm also not sure about asking someone if I could "borrow" their's. In my county BK assosiation there are many members who would have extractors, but is it proper to ask someone you only see once a month if you can rent or borrow an extractor? Does anyone know if Brushy Mount. rents them? I'm only 2 hrs. from them.
Right now I have 3 med. supers capped, with 2 more being worked on by my girls. I believe this translates to somewhere around 200 lbs. of honey, assuming 5 med. supers capped. If my colonies do well through the winter, I might just put in new wax found. and let them draw it all out next year. Any advise or suggestions?
Right now I have 3 med. supers capped, with 2 more being worked on by my girls. I believe this translates to somewhere around 200 lbs. of honey, assuming 5 med. supers capped. If my colonies do well through the winter, I might just put in new wax found. and let them draw it all out next year. Any advise or suggestions?