Worldwide Beekeeping

Beekeeping => Swarms, Cut Outs, Trap Outs and Bee Trees => Topic started by: iddee on April 02, 2023, 02:09:48 pm

Title: Swarm
Post by: iddee on April 02, 2023, 02:09:48 pm

First of the year, likely last one of career. I couldn't carry it to the truck in a 10 frame hive. My health is too far gone.


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Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: Jen on April 02, 2023, 11:27:00 pm

Does that mean you had help catching this one Iddee?

Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: iddee on April 03, 2023, 04:27:52 am

NO. I had to put a strap around it and drag it to the truck. I managed to lift it onto the truck after I got it there.

Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: Bakersdozen on April 04, 2023, 12:12:17 pm

Quote from: iddee on April 03, 2023, 04:27:52 am

NO. I had to put a strap around it and drag it to the truck. I managed to lift it onto the truck after I got it there.

You need a helper.  It would be an inconvenience for you, but it would be an excellent opportunity for the helper to learn.

Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: iddee on April 04, 2023, 01:07:43 pm

Impossible. I've found 2 good ones in 25 years. Both went out on their own as soon as they could.

Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: iddee on April 11, 2023, 10:43:19 am

Checked them today. Have a queen, larva, eggs and food. About 7 deep frames of bees. Good to go for another month.

Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: Jen on April 11, 2023, 12:05:51 pm

Way to go Mr. Wizard! ... of course I had no doubt  :)

Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: Bakersdozen on April 11, 2023, 12:16:50 pm

Thanks for the update!
Have you thought of finding a younger veteran to help you?

Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: iddee on April 11, 2023, 12:17:56 pm

B13, read reply # 4.

Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: LazyBkpr on May 25, 2023, 09:06:28 am

Wish I lived closer. It would be an honor to lend aid to the wizard himself!

Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: .30WCF on July 26, 2023, 11:55:56 am

Feel free to give me a shout. If I’m available, I don’t mind helping out. You still have my number?


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Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: iddee on July 26, 2023, 01:38:41 pm

The hive today


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Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: iddee on July 26, 2023, 01:40:04 pm

Tree to be cut Friday.


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Title: Re: Swarm
Post by: iddee on July 28, 2023, 08:08:48 am

Ready to load.


 

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