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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 21 2024 : 03:11:29 AM
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Today is finally bee install day. I picked up the girls on Friday. It was a high of 32 that day, too cold. Yesterday was a high of 42. Too cold. Today it is supposed to warm up to 58. Perfect. Once it gets to 50 or so, I will put them in their new home. They will be so happy and I will bee too. 
Farming in WI
Michele
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shennandoah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shennandoah
La Vernia
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2024 : 04:39:55 AM
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| Yay! Mine will be here in a week or two. I’m trying to get my apiary foundation finished. How many hives did you get? |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7109 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2024 : 05:32:02 AM
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Michelle, I hope the weather stays good for you so your bees can settle in.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2024 : 06:28:56 AM
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Good luck introducing your new bees to their box. Hope you don't get stung!
Dawn in IL
"In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours." – Mark Twain.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2024 : 3:48:13 PM
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Michele, god luck with your new bees! How very exciting this adventure will one. Please keep us posted on how they settle in and the summer rolls along.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2024 : 03:29:54 AM
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I got one package of bees. They were getting settled in and found a few venturing out into their new world. In a couple days I will check and make sure the queen is released. Fingers crossed all goes well.
Farming in WI
Michele
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2024 : 05:17:51 AM
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Look forward to how they are doing Michele! How exciting to be raising them.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2024 : 1:03:25 PM
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Michele, that is super neat. I hope your bees adjust great. I look forward to hearing how they are doing.
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2024 : 7:38:57 PM
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I can’t wait to hear all about your bee adventures, Michele!!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2024 : 03:40:06 AM
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I checked on the bees three days after installing and the queen was out of her cage. Since then we have had rainy rainy weather. I did do a quick check about a week later and added another hive box. Now I will pick a nice day and do a more indepth check. I did see some brood earlier, so the queen was laying. I have been using probiotics for the bees for a few years, and it does seem to help them out.
Farming in WI
Michele
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2024 : 08:48:49 AM
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Glad things are going well so far with the bees Michele. Hopefully the bees will thrive and share their honey with you this summer.
Dawn in IL
"In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours." – Mark Twain.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2024 : 03:45:16 AM
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I checked each frame yesterday and things are looking good. Capped workers, capped drones, and eggs. The queen is doing her job well. They are bringing in lots of pollen now. The dandelions are starting to bloom here and whatever else they are finding. They have ate some of their pollen patty and I did give them a little more sugar syrup. Bee Happy!!
Farming in WI
Michele
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2024 : 06:34:27 AM
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That's great news Michele! Glad they are happy and all is going well. Keep us updated on how they are doing.
Dawn in IL
"In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours." – Mark Twain.
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Tchr66
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Terri
Clarington
Ohio
USA
502 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2024 : 09:49:43 AM
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This is an awesome thread. Thank you for sharing. I have considered bees, but this is as far as I have gotten with it. Keep up the great work. Thanks again for posting!
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
Joshua 24:15
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2024 : 11:54:11 AM
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Michele, that is great news! I love hearing about your bees. I hope they continue to grow and do great.
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5363 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5363 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2024 : 5:56:46 PM
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Yay Michele! buzzzzzzzzz
Connie W. |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2024 : 04:52:26 AM
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The bees are buzzing, when they can, inbetween rains. Things are still looking good, with the queen doing her job well. They have some honey built but not alot. I was hoping to get some this year. They are very calm bees which is always a good thing. I give them probiotics once a month to help keep them healthy. I do have their hive entrances fully open, and their vent box open too.
Lets all Bee Busy.
Farming in WI
Michele
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2024 : 05:33:39 AM
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Glad things are going well for your bees Michele! Hope you can get a little honey for your efforts.
Dawn in IL
"In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours." – Mark Twain.
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2024 : 07:02:19 AM
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Michele,
I’m happy things are going well with your bees! I hope you get lots of sweet honey for your effort! Happy summer……
I had to put my beekeeping adventures on hold a couple years ago. I’m watching my new property for a full season to see what grows in the area before I decide if I want to try bees again at my new place.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2024 : 03:29:40 AM
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And just like that, summer is turning into fall. I did a bee check last weekend. The hive is buzzing. Lots and lots of bees. The drones were still in the hive. Some honey on top of some of the frames. Still quite a bit of brood. I was able to take one frame of capped honey in July. I have not figured out, why they make so little honey. The month of June was rain almost everyday, so they were not able to be out much. I had a full box on of new frames and foundation, that they never touched. The foundation did have wax added to it. I did start feeding them. So will see what happens. I did do a mite check and found 1. So that is good.
Farming in WI
Michele
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2024 : 12:46:26 PM
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Michele, that's great your bees are doing so well. I don't know anything about raising bees, but hopefully you can figure out the lack of honey soon. Keep up the amazing bee keeping.
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
286 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
286 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2024 : 6:02:32 PM
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Hi, All! I have birds, butterflies, and lizards in my backyard. My neighbor would report me if I had chickens or bees in my yard. So I have to be happy feeding and caring for my tiny buddies! We have lots of new baby lizards this year, so we must be providing for them fairly well. They have rock piles to hide in and watering stations spread out around our yard. The birds empty the feeder in half a day. They are also very happy with their bird baths.
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