Buying Bees – Keeping Backyard Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:17:09 +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 Buying Bees – Keeping Backyard Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com 32 32 5 Important Considerations for Beginning Beekeepers https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/5-important-considerations-for-beginning-beekeepers-zbwz1912zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/5-important-considerations-for-beginning-beekeepers-zbwz1912zsau/#comments Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:39:29 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4567 Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby that is enjoyed by thousands of people across the world. Beekeepers come in all ages and from all backgrounds. Almost anyone can become a beekeeper and you can keep bees almost anywhere. Are you considering embarking on the road to becoming a beekeeper? If so, you are in for an […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/5-important-considerations-for-beginning-beekeepers-zbwz1912zsau/feed/ 4 Tale of a New Beekeeper https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/tale-of-a-new-beekeeper-zbwz1908zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/tale-of-a-new-beekeeper-zbwz1908zsau/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2019 19:04:25 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4418 I am a third-year beekeeper in Northern Vermont. My husband and I own a store in a small town where our customers are more like friends and family. I have one friend in particular who comes in every day, a native Vermonter. He’s a farmer, logger, and a beekeeper. My husband loves honey and we […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/tale-of-a-new-beekeeper-zbwz1908zsau/feed/ 3 The Benefits of Joining a Beekeeping Club https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/benefits-of-joining-a-beekeeping-club-zbwz1903zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/benefits-of-joining-a-beekeeping-club-zbwz1903zsau/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2019 23:55:00 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4330 Many new beekeepers and prospective beekeepers are urged to join beekeeping clubs and organizations to learn more about the art of beekeeping. Even experienced beekeepers find themselves with questions and want to connect with other beekeepers in the area. Locally, your state’s Beekeeping Association is one of the best resources for you to tap into. […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/benefits-of-joining-a-beekeeping-club-zbwz1903zsau/feed/ 7 The Time and Cost of Beekeeping https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/time-and-cost-of-beekeeping-zbwz1902zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/time-and-cost-of-beekeeping-zbwz1902zsau/#respond Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:26:38 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4245 I first became interested in bees by attending local beekeeping club classes. These classes taught me information on bee biology, how to choose the right equipment, and how to set up my first two hives. There are free online courses available and excellent books on the subject, but I found that personal hands-on help was […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/time-and-cost-of-beekeeping-zbwz1902zsau/feed/ 0 Our Story of Installing a Package of Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/our-story-of-installing-a-package-of-bees-zbwz1801zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/our-story-of-installing-a-package-of-bees-zbwz1801zsau/#comments Thu, 25 Jan 2018 07:03:08 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=3784 Two years ago we added bees to the Chiot’s Run Family. We picked up 10,000 ladies from Dave, a local guy who sells them. He knows what he’s talking about — these were the hives in his front yard. On our way home, Mr. Chiot looked at me and said, “This has the makings of a horrible […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/our-story-of-installing-a-package-of-bees-zbwz1801zsau/feed/ 2 The Difference Between a Package and a Nuc https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/the-difference-between-a-package-and-a-nuc/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/the-difference-between-a-package-and-a-nuc/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:24:42 +0000 http://backyardbees.wpengine.com/?p=3333 There are a few different ways to purchase a new colony of bees but packages or nucs are two of the most common. In this article I describe what each is, and some of the benefits/drawbacks to each.     What is a Bee Package?   A bee package is a wooden frame box with […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/the-difference-between-a-package-and-a-nuc/feed/ 6 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/9-tips-when-selecting-honeybees/feed/ 3 Winter Preparation for Spring Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/winter-preparation-for-spring-bees/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/winter-preparation-for-spring-bees/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2016 17:49:05 +0000 http://keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=2299 Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays are behind us, I like to start thinking about the spring to come. I’ve already separated our Buff Orpington chickens for breeding this spring. The seed catalogs are coming in and dreams of warmer weather and longer days are on my mind. Each night I sit […]

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