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Is beekeeping right for me?: Part 2 of 5 in our ultimate guide to getting started in beekeeping. Find out if you are the type that loves it. https://bit.ly/3v4Ioeo #foxhoundbeeco #beekeeping #beekeepingtips

You are embarking on your new journey of becoming a beekeeper. But as you begin you have decisions to make, such as where to purchase beekeeping equipment and bees, and another is where to establish your apiary location? Deciding on a site to establish your bees is a very important decision. You need a place that is not only good for the bees, but good for you. How to choose the best apiary location? We tell you all about it. Link in comments 🔗

BEEHIVE MANAGEMENT 🐝 In beekeeping, proper hive management is key! Labeling beehives is an essential step for accurate record-keeping, especially when keeping bees for income. Organized bees, organized profits! #Beekeeping #bees 

Immerse yourself in the experience Nemacolin guests are buzzing about. During the complimentary Beekeeping Basics class, expert beekeepers introduce participants to live bees at work in the Bee Sanctuary, teach them about bees’ crucial role in the ecosystem, and invite them to sample honey from local apiaries. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJi_X9-6

As the chill of winter sets in, many beekeepers wonder how to best care for their hives during the colder months. Unlike the bustling activity of spring and summer, winter requires a different approach to ensure the health and survival of the bee colonies. Here are some key tasks and considerations for beekeepers during the winter season: https://hubs.ly/Q02X7kgp0 #beekeeping #winterizing #beekeeper #winterizinghives #backyardhobbies

Backyard Beekeeping I’ve had a few people ask me about this, so I thought I’d share how I approach my final honey harvest of the year. While every backyard beekeeper might do things a bit differently, here's my multiday process: Day 1: -Remove honey frames from the hive (leaving enough for winter). -Remove the bees and secure the bee-free frames in totes. -Move honey supers and frames to the garage, prepping the area for extraction (keep doors closed unless you want some bee visitors). Day 2: -Extract the honey! It’s a sticky and messy process, starting with uncapping both sides of the frames using a special knife. (Pro tip: if it’s hot, the honey flows more easily.) -Place four uncapped frames in the honey extractor, spin them, and let centrifugal force do its magic. The honey (and wax bits) drains from the tank through a filter into food-grade 5-gallon buckets. -Set up so honey left in wax and extractor can drain out overnight.  -Begin initial cleanup. Day 3: -Let the honey sit in buckets so any air or impurities can rise to the top for removal. -Let the bees clean the frames outside before storing them (just a reminder: don’t leave them out overnight in Colorado—bears may visit, as they did with me two years ago!). -Final clean-up of extractor, tools, and totes (honey, propolis, and wax make for a serious cleaning challenge). Day 4-5: -Put all equipment away and store the cleaned frames for winter. -Begin jarring the honey. Days 5+: -Enjoy the fruits of your (and your bees’) labor! #fall #beekeeping #apiary #honey

While the typical cruising speed of a foraging honeybee is generally estimated to be around 12 miles per hour (19 kilometers per hour), under certain conditions, bees can indeed achieve speeds of up to 15 miles per hour (24 kilometers per hour). #foxhoundbeeco #beekeepingfacts #beekeeping #didyouknow

Whenever you need a beekeeper or beekeeping services and products, remember your Favorite Beekeeper. If you ever find unwanted bees around your property and need them removed, give your Favorite Beekeeper a call. Or, if you're interested in starting your own beekeeping journey, your Favorite Beekeeper is here to help you get started.

This is what it’s like having a tiny house/ office on the farm (The Nut Farm). Everyone is waiting by my office porch for food/treats. I think they are training me pretty well. #farmlife #homeoffice #realestateinvesting

My latest Armarkat blog post shares the excitement of a cat cafe in the 'land of fire and ice.'