Do you need a rooster in your flock? I get asked this question a lot in my Facebook group and the answer is not always black and white. There are definitely pros and cons to having a rooster in your flock. Let’s talk about them before you decide. Do You Need A Rooster In Your …
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If you are a new beekeeper, you may wonder why it is necessary to mark your queen bees, which we will explain and the best method to do this. The challenge with marking your queen is to use a method that will not harm the queen and one that will stay on the queen for …
Many new beekeepers get their first colony of bees in the form of packaged bees that they have ordered from a supplier. The package will include a colony of bees, a queen, and a feeder containing sugar water to sustain the bees during their journey. Once they arrive at your location, you may wonder when …
Mann Lake is one of the premier beekeeping suppliers, producing and distributing some of the most highly regarded supplies in the industry. This company offers a wide range of beekeeping supplies and materials, but are they any good? What are the most popular Mann Lake beekeeping supplies, and are they worthwhile? Mann Lake supplies all …
Beekeeping supplies are readily available on the modern international market, but there are so many suppliers and companies to choose from, selecting the best equipment from the best supplier can be a challenge. One such supplier is Dadant & Sons, and many beekeepers are interested in the quality and worthiness of the supplies provided by …
Beekeeping is a rewarding hobby and harvesting honey from your own bees is incredibly satisfying. So, if you’re new to keeping bees, you might wonder: how many times a year can you harvest honey? And is it profitable to have your own honey source? Honey can be harvested around two to three times a season …
If you have decided to start keeping bees, you have probably done a lot of research about beekeeping, techniques, and the equipment you need to start. There are, however, some other things to consider before you start your new hobby or business. These factors led me to the question, how much land do I need …
If you love honey, then you have to love the bees that make it. These fascinating insects have always been a source of interest for me. I decided a while ago that I wanted more information on beekeeping and was surprised at all the details I found about these fuzzy yellow and black insects. The …
Beekeeping sometimes calls for the capturing of the queen bee and keeping her safe and secure. You want to do this process as carefully as possible ensuring you do not injure the queen or accidentally kill her while trying to capture her. A pipe queen catcher is a device that can be used to perform …
Speaking to beekeepers on technical aspects of beekeeping will generate many different answers, some of them conflicting. This is because much of the beekeepers’ preferences are driven by personal experience and not theory. Many new beekeepers ask which direction a beehive should face, so let’s dispel some beekeeping myths on this topic. The bees do …