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Honey Bees and Beekeeping 2.2: Recieving and Installing Package Bees

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What are Package Bees?

What are Package Bees? Package bees are one way for a novice beekeeper to get the bees he needs to fill his hive. They are also used to populate hives which have previously housed colonies that didn’t make it over … Continue reading

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Bee Package Installation- Thelma & Louise 4/22/2011

Got my bees! Introducing my two queens, Thelma & Louise. My top-feeders were due to arrive that evening via UPS, so we let them make do with the syrup cans for feeding until we put the top-feeders on later that … Continue reading

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9 Year Old Beekeeper Installs Package Bees

A 9 Year Old Beekeepers first time installing a package of bees in a 10 frame hive. This 9 year old wants to be a beekeeper and has been reading beekeeping books and watching about beekeeping on Youtube along with … Continue reading

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9 Year Old Beekeeper Installs Package Bees

A 9 Year Old Beekeepers first time installing a package of bees in a 10 frame hive. This 9 year old wants to be a beekeeper and has been reading beekeeping books and watching about beekeeping on Youtube along with … Continue reading

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Our Trip to Walter T. Kelley for Package Bees 2009

We accidentally showed up late to pick up our bees and the great folks at Walter T. Kelley were quick to help us out. Mr. Earl was so gracious! Talk about customer service!!! We’ll be Kelley customers for life. My … Continue reading

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Basic Apiary Supplies

Basic Apiary Supplies When starting any new hobby there’s a lot to learn.  And often, there’s a lot to buy before you get down to the business of practicing that hobby. If you’ve decided that you’d like to have a … Continue reading

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9 Year Old Beekeeper Installs Package Bees

A 9 Year Old Beekeepers first time installing a package of bees in a 10 frame hive. This 9 year old wants to be a beekeeper and has been reading beekeeping books and watching about beekeeping on Youtube along with … Continue reading

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Lessons in Starting Beekeeping

Lessons in Starting Beekeeping The procedures involved in beekeeping are controlled so that the honey can be gathered. Keeping bees is a fantastic hobby to get into and has a long history behind it, but it’s possible to turn beekeeping … Continue reading

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The Basics of Starting Beekeeping

The Basics of Starting Beekeeping Beekeeping is a structured process in order to gather honey. Keeping bees has behind it a long and fascinating history and is not just a rewarding hobby, but also has the potential to be a … Continue reading

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