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Greetings All!!
So, I'm planning on ordering my first batch of supplies in preparation for my first season of Beekeeping (got into this too late for this year, so next year it is).
I want to make sure I order the right sized things I'm looking for, etc.
For starters, Medium Boxes are 6-5/8", right? and the 6-1/4" frames are what go with them??
Also, are they difficult to assemble?? I'm probably going to order them out of the Dadant catalogue, and don't want to get something that you need an engineering degree to put together.
Second, are there better styles of smokers than others?? I like the look of the domed smokers, but are the cone-shaped ones better for some reason??
Third, what kind of bottom board/top board should I use?? And what kind of feeder should I have on hand should I need to feed??
I want to have all these supplies ready for next season, as the nearest bee store is an hour away.
Thanks, and hope to hear y'all's responses
So, I'm planning on ordering my first batch of supplies in preparation for my first season of Beekeeping (got into this too late for this year, so next year it is).
I want to make sure I order the right sized things I'm looking for, etc.
For starters, Medium Boxes are 6-5/8", right? and the 6-1/4" frames are what go with them??
Also, are they difficult to assemble?? I'm probably going to order them out of the Dadant catalogue, and don't want to get something that you need an engineering degree to put together.
Second, are there better styles of smokers than others?? I like the look of the domed smokers, but are the cone-shaped ones better for some reason??
Third, what kind of bottom board/top board should I use?? And what kind of feeder should I have on hand should I need to feed??
I want to have all these supplies ready for next season, as the nearest bee store is an hour away.
Thanks, and hope to hear y'all's responses