feeding bees
In-Hive Feeders for Honeybees
Here’s a little primer on the many forms of in-hive feeders available and how to use them.
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Seasonal Beekeeping Calendar
Follow our seasonal beekeeping calendar for all tasks from spring inspections to winter feeding and condensation.
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Preparing Honey Bees for Winter
It’s time to start preparing your bees for winter. It’s important to understand what winterizing beehives look like for a backyard beekeeper.
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Movements of the Winter Bee Cluster
The honeybee cluster moves up in winter and down in summer. The combs start at the top and are added in layers, one beneath the other, as the colony expands.
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Raise Bees in Your Backyard
Everything You Need to Know about Raising Honeybees from Beehives for Beginners to Beekeeper Supplies to Why Pollination is Important
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Your Seasonal Beekeeping Calendar
When you are new to beekeeping, it’s good to have a game plan. Today let’s explore a seasonal beekeeping calendar and your to-do’s throughout the year.
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Should My Supers Be Below the Inner Cover for Winter?
Beekeepers often put the inner cover below the honey supers to encourage the bees to move it down to the brood area.
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What Happens to Bees in the Winter?
In order to prepare your hives, it’s important to understand what happens to bees in the winter and how your climate affects them.
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How to Make Pollen Patties
To get started making your own patties, you’ll need a recipe. Many are readily available online with many folks adding various supplements such as essential oils, amino acids, or probiotics. However, it’s often best to begin by keeping it simple.
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Feeding Honey Bees Successfully
Sometimes even the honey bee is stretched too far when resources just aren’t available. In this article, we’ll cover the why, how, and when of feeding bees.
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