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Post by wannabee on Mar 25, 2008 17:45:09 GMT -7
Does anyone know of beekeepers in the Portland area using TBH's that would be willing to mentor?
Thanks
wannabee
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Post by lotsobees on Apr 23, 2008 19:50:33 GMT -7
Hi there,
I've built a TBH this year and just installed a package. How can I help?
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Post by wannabee on Apr 29, 2008 16:19:16 GMT -7
Ok, I am due to get a package of bees in a week or two. My first question is about feeding....I was going to put a feeder behind the falseback in the rear of the hive (there is room below the falseback for the bees to get under). Is that a good idea or is there a better way? Also, why do folks feed with sugar instead of honey? Is it just because it is cheaper?
Hope your install went well, I would love to see your set up sometime.
thanks for your offer of assistance!
Wannabee
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Post by lotsobees on May 1, 2008 10:26:47 GMT -7
I've had great success this spring using a chicken feeder with syrup and some pollen patty. I've put them both quite close to the cluster so they don't have far to go. Since it's a top bar hive, it's very easy to maintain without opening everything up. I just remove three bars and replace the syrup quickly every couple days. I'm out in Gresham... here's some photos: keeperofthebees.blogspot.com/2008/04/my-first-bees.html |
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Post by wannabee on May 2, 2008 20:41:30 GMT -7
Fantastic, thanks John. That is extremely helpful, and fun to see the pics too! I was planning to use my chick waterer so that is great to know that it should work. Here's hoping things warm up a little, I should get bees on wednesday! Wahoo!
cheers
Wannabee
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Post by lotsobees on May 6, 2008 22:36:30 GMT -7
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Post by wannabee on May 7, 2008 19:50:47 GMT -7
Just fyi, I installed the bees this morning, they are Amazing. Most are in the hive, I have maybe a couple hundred still clustered outside in the bee box, but otherwise it went great! So far no stings...though I am sure it is only a matter of time. Tomorrow I set the queen up with her marshmallow and then will be able to let them bee for a while. I will try to take a few pics, having a window in the hive is amazing. The bulk of the bees are clustered over the queen cage right now, hopefully getting to know her and keeping her warm.
I have seen the biobees forum, there is a lot of good info there. Maybe I will go lurk there now.
Wish me and the ladies luck!
cheers
wannabee
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Post by portlandbees on May 16, 2008 16:49:03 GMT -7
Rock on TBHers in Portland! Glad there are a couple of us!
Jeff in PDX
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Post by lotsobees on May 16, 2008 21:11:37 GMT -7
Rock on TBHers in Portland! Glad there are a couple of us! Jeff in PDX lol  How many hives do you have goin, Jeff? How long have you been doing TBH? |
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Post by wannabee on May 21, 2008 12:51:28 GMT -7
Hey Jeff!
Great to know I am not the only one....I am with John and want to know are you new to this too or have you been doing this for a while? I would love to see what you have going and pick your brain some in person. My girls are doing great! I have seen eggs and they are packing in pollen whenever the sun shines, so I think we are queenright.
cheers
Laura
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