top bar hive – Keeping Backyard Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:08:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://i2.wp.com/www.keepingbackyardbees.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 top bar hive – Keeping Backyard Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com 32 32 Prepare Your Bees for Extreme Heat https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/prepare-your-bees-for-extreme-heat-zbwz1907zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/prepare-your-bees-for-extreme-heat-zbwz1907zsau/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:09:00 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4407 Bees get hot just like humans do. Be prepared to support them during extreme heat by taking a look at water, ventilation, nutrition and helping to make sure they have easy access to these. If you don't, your beekeeping experience may be less enjoyable.

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/prepare-your-bees-for-extreme-heat-zbwz1907zsau/feed/ 5 The Best Beehives for Beginners https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/beehive-for-beginners-zbw1908ztil/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/beehive-for-beginners-zbw1908ztil/#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:33:33 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4439 I can see in their face that they expect a finite answer. They want my blessing or a warning against a certain hive style, but they are destined for disappointment. As with so many questions in beekeeping, my answer is not a simple "yes" or "no". Read on for an exploration of this common query.

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/beehive-for-beginners-zbw1908ztil/feed/ 11 Frugal Beekeeping-How to Cut Costs https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/frugal-beekeeping-how-to-cut-costs/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/frugal-beekeeping-how-to-cut-costs/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2017 23:12:26 +0000 http://backyardbees.wpengine.com/?p=3144 Have you often thought about keeping bees but were discouraged by the high set-up costs? Frugal beekeeping is possible if you cut some corners. The price tag can cause sticker shock to anyone who looks into buying equipment and bees, keeping many potential beekeepers from jumping into this highly rewarding hobby/small business. Most people are […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/top-bar-tips/feed/ 8 Top Entrance Bee Hives https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/top-entrance-bee-hives/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/top-entrance-bee-hives/#comments Thu, 14 May 2015 20:24:48 +0000 http://keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=1617 You may be surprised by the many benefits of using a top entrance either exclusively or in addition to a bottom entrance in your hives. Check out this DIY piece including a video tutorial.

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