tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post297703029013325623..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Honeysuckle Hive Varroa Mite CountLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-40042372746541808712015-06-19T09:03:02.166-04:002015-06-19T09:03:02.166-04:00It is really addictive, isn't it. I am alread...It is really addictive, isn't it. I am already looking towards next spring and hoping to be able to split my current hives. Will have to spend money on supplies, but the Bees are Free!Perry - StoneHillRidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07253854527354185469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39460587478035418562015-06-18T21:19:13.153-04:002015-06-18T21:19:13.153-04:00That's how I do my calculations, LOL. I got my...That's how I do my calculations, LOL. I got my kit from eBay too, but I can't think of the name of the company at the moment. They don't seem to be offering anything currently, but I certainly would like to get a couple more hives.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-17534340571631465962015-06-18T16:28:38.774-04:002015-06-18T16:28:38.774-04:00I bought the hives un-assembled on eBay (valleybee...I bought the hives un-assembled on eBay (valleybeesupply, item #321583374124) and the frames from Walter Kelley. They were complete hives with two deeps and three mediums. I determined it was cheaper to buy the frames separately, plus it gave me the flexibility to have foundation in the supers and foundation-less in the mediums.Perry - StoneHillRidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07253854527354185469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13143359105196182962015-06-17T21:08:38.400-04:002015-06-17T21:08:38.400-04:00Perry, that's pretty neat? Have you mentioned ...Perry, that's pretty neat? Have you mentioned where you bought your hives from?Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-88628135178779192792015-06-17T12:23:29.516-04:002015-06-17T12:23:29.516-04:00Great information! My hives came with a removable ...Great information! My hives came with a removable bottom board that was pre-printed with the grid, but I had no idea how to use it! Now if it will just stop raining long enough for me to go install it! Thanks! Perry - StoneHillRidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07253854527354185469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54043090754784470572015-06-15T21:23:58.003-04:002015-06-15T21:23:58.003-04:00Yes, it seems that fall is the time to treat, so I...Yes, it seems that fall is the time to treat, so I reckon I'll be doing another count then. It definitely makes sense to treat after harvest. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-31166302313479824842015-06-15T21:22:29.804-04:002015-06-15T21:22:29.804-04:00Karen, I hear that!Karen, I hear that!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-10417514245449103032015-06-15T17:36:29.260-04:002015-06-15T17:36:29.260-04:00My parents were in the camp of just treating them ...My parents were in the camp of just treating them all once a year. For the life of me, I can't remember what time of the year but I want to say it was fall after all the honey had been removed so it didn't contaminate it.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-72523460222419062022015-06-15T15:05:13.929-04:002015-06-15T15:05:13.929-04:00I really want bee hives some day. Just need to get...I really want bee hives some day. Just need to get a little more comfortable with everything we have now....which is overwhelming. :-)Karen@ onthebanksofsaltcreek.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939656531839491575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-27972423971268506452015-06-14T12:14:56.690-04:002015-06-14T12:14:56.690-04:00I do my own goat fecals. You're right; it'...I do my own goat fecals. You're right; it's not as easy! ;)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-49402830749305650642015-06-14T08:41:55.561-04:002015-06-14T08:41:55.561-04:00DIY fecals are next on my things to learn to do! I...DIY fecals are next on my things to learn to do! I finally found a microscope that doesn't require a battery or being plugged in and will also order a McMaster slide kit too. Won't be as easy, but it's along the same principle. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-82210716042145904132015-06-14T08:40:42.816-04:002015-06-14T08:40:42.816-04:00Barb, i think the important thing is to be honest ...Barb, i think the important thing is to be honest about our level of knowledge, just like you're saying. If we're confident in our ability to learn and adapt, then there's no shame in our not knowing. Actually, I love learning!<br /><br />It would be great to get honey this first year! I don't think that's always the case with new colonies, but as long as I can keep them healthy and thriving, honey will come!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-67303557363077457782015-06-14T08:34:45.867-04:002015-06-14T08:34:45.867-04:00That is SUCH a nifty way to check for parasites! I...That is SUCH a nifty way to check for parasites! I wish I could figure out how to do something like that instead of fecal counts ;)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-12520837252793759392015-06-14T06:14:18.179-04:002015-06-14T06:14:18.179-04:00I laugh at myself as I show off my beginner status...I laugh at myself as I show off my beginner status when my mentor is here. I know SO little. I do like the learning, though!<br /><br />I hope you are going to have a sweet reward soon!Farmer Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596672416236302171noreply@blogger.com