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Beekeeping => General Beekeeping => Topic started by: GLOCK on January 11, 2014, 07:19:10 pm

Title: APIARYS.
Post by: GLOCK on January 11, 2014, 07:19:10 pm: So what's every ones apiary's look like I have 3 yards and there all bee paradise
(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi952.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae9%2FGLOCK3%2FBEEKEEPING%25202013%2FPB080192_zps0eefe5bc.jpg&hash=3c229b9b98a0e4a97af9aafa54d4a1fe517de8f5) (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/GLOCK3/media/BEEKEEPING%202013/PB080192_zps0eefe5bc.jpg.html)(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi952.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae9%2FGLOCK3%2FBEEKEEPING%25202013%2FP9030143_zpsfd2604ea.jpg&hash=e6585ff2f7624f242b38f265a4c2c325a034a4bb) (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/GLOCK3/media/BEEKEEPING%202013/P9030143_zpsfd2604ea.jpg.html)(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi952.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae9%2FGLOCK3%2FBEEKEEPING%25202013%2FP7280021_zps0f3e3270.jpg&hash=048e8c930cf89c18f3ab01c3f9656b23b3604ddc) (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/GLOCK3/media/BEEKEEPING%202013/P7280021_zps0f3e3270.jpg.html) Isn't beekeeping just the best?! ;D
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Crofter on January 11, 2014, 08:20:37 pm: Totally disgusting! much too orderly :D

you wouldn't even want to see a picture of my hives on the same page with yours!
(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs23.postimg.cc%2Ft73eadu87%2F8_hives_wrapped.jpg&hash=ccafa9160a1feaf6fd0204116ae1170b1629d992) (http://postimg.cc/image/t73eadu87/)
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: ralph on January 11, 2014, 10:55:26 pm: here's a pic from september.

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Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Dirt road on January 11, 2014, 11:08:02 pm: After looking at all those pics, I feel like a total "bee slumlord"!! Very nice looking apiaries!!! If I had any pictures of mine, I would burn them now.
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Jen on January 11, 2014, 11:11:18 pm: Ralph! Are those pot plants on top of your hives?
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: LazyBkpr on January 11, 2014, 11:14:08 pm: Cant slip anything past her can ya Ralph???
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Jen on January 11, 2014, 11:16:48 pm: Awe Geez, I just spilled my soup agian!! Pht!
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Jen on January 11, 2014, 11:18:47 pm: GLOCK! Beautitul apiaries! But... there's something... um... scratching head...something missing...

OH! I KNOW! BEES, I don't see any Bees
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: ralph on January 12, 2014, 12:06:58 am: Quote from: jaybird on January 11, 2014, 11:11:18 pm
Ralph! Are those pot plants on top of your hives?

Semi Bonsai'd tangerine trees. :)
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Jen on January 12, 2014, 12:15:18 am: Nice! Are the bonsia's a hobby or for sale?
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Marbees on January 12, 2014, 01:51:30 am: This is how it started in 2010

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs28.postimg.cc%2Fjyat5j9ix%2FFirst_Five.jpg&hash=5f9b0ae4d5f9469e50e59e0675a2d7a6348554d4) (http://postimg.cc/image/jyat5j9ix/)

Then second yard in 2011

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs22.postimg.cc%2Ftdec551zh%2FChristmas_Tree_Farm.jpg&hash=50a85f8fcf3fc35e49f972a61991b1f05b99c51c) (http://postimg.cc/image/tdec551zh/)

After splitting what survived last winter started third yard

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.cc%2Fpcsxmc35v%2FNew_Yard_2013.jpg&hash=a795e692a7ea7d6b13052b74582df2a94740ae71) (http://postimg.cc/image/pcsxmc35v/)

Went into the winter with 24 strong colonies, and 1 strong nuc. Fingers crossed
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: GLOCK on January 12, 2014, 04:23:29 am: Quote from: jaybird on January 11, 2014, 11:18:47 pm
GLOCK! Beautitul apiaries! But... there's something... um... scratching head...something missing...

OH! I KNOW! BEES, I don't see any Bees
There is bees in every hive . I have not lost a hive in over a year. I guess must been time of day I took the pics . I would be pretty lame to come here and post pics of my empty hives :D One thing I don't have a shortage with is HONEYBEES.
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Perry on January 12, 2014, 05:57:39 am: Uhhhhhhh!
I'll post pics of some of my yards right after I finish downloading photoshop! :-[
Seriously, some of you folks have some nice looking yards. Marbees, your first pic, even the same colour as mine!
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: tecumseh on January 12, 2014, 07:50:24 am: I am TOTALLY with dirt road on this one. you guys are way to fancy and proper for this old hillbilly. I do try to slop on a bit of fresh paint from time to time just to dodge the slumlord image.

I am guessing all you folks bee gear is also pretty and white? 8)
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: ralph on January 12, 2014, 08:42:38 am: Quote from: jaybird on January 12, 2014, 12:15:18 am
Nice! A hobby or for sale?

Nah I'm just playin with them. Those are 2010 models. Out of some of the best tangerines I've ever eaten.

Quote from: tecumseh on January 12, 2014, 07:50:24 am
I am TOTALLY with dirt road on this one. you guys are way to fancy and proper for this old hillbilly. I do try to slop on a bit of fresh paint from time to time just to dodge the slumlord image.

I am guessing all you folks bee gear is also pretty and white? 8)

I really don't care what somethin looks like as long as it does what it's supposed to. :) I'd rather live under a tin roof while eating good and being happy than a golden castle starving to death and miserable.
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: apisbees on January 12, 2014, 09:52:42 am: Marbees the 1st yard all hand holes the 2nd yard only end cleats which do you prefer? I like those Canadian hive stands, they are what I am use to. nice looking yards.
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: lazy shooter on January 12, 2014, 09:54:11 am: Glock, looking at your beautiful apiary, it's apparent you know how to take care of your girls. I took note of your electric, bear proof fence. Your apiary is a work of art. It makes me wish I had the energy and imagination to follow your example. hmmmm maybe this year!
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Marbees on January 12, 2014, 10:20:29 am: Thanks apisbees, these are old pictures, my yards look different now.
I prefer cleats on supers much easier on my back when harvesting.
On brood boxes handholds are better, not much manipulation of boxes, and easier to wrap up hives for the winter.
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Perry on January 12, 2014, 10:28:39 am: Quote from: Marbees on January 12, 2014, 10:20:29 am
Thanks apisbees, these are old pictures, my yards look different now.
I prefer cleats on supers much easier on my back when harvesting.
On brood boxes handholds are better, not much manipulation of boxes, and easier to wrap up hives for the winter.

If I was starting from the beginning, I would probably go with cleats as well. Simple, strong, and easier to lift.
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: GLOCK on January 12, 2014, 11:11:12 am: Quote from: tecumseh on January 12, 2014, 07:50:24 am
I am guessing all you folks bee gear is also pretty and white? 8)
I don't think so
(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi952.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae9%2FGLOCK3%2FBEEKEEPING%25202013%2FP8080021-Copy_zps90eb94ea.jpg&hash=71508733e8f6678da745ef0c602bca9fa004da76) (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/GLOCK3/media/BEEKEEPING%202013/P8080021-Copy_zps90eb94ea.jpg.html)
(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi952.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae9%2FGLOCK3%2FPB110044.jpg&hash=5b34b701d47ea004dd563f640dd211048a059a68) (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/GLOCK3/media/PB110044.jpg.html)
But my ultra breeze cleans up nice at the end of the year.
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Jen on January 12, 2014, 11:53:14 am: Lazy Shooter- ""Glock, looking at your beautiful apiary, it's apparent you know how to take care of your girls. I took note of your electric, bear proof fence. Your apiary is a work of art. It makes me wish I had the energy and imagination to follow your example. hmmmm maybe this year!""

This is how I feel about Glock's apiaries "A Work Of Art" nicely put Lazy ~
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Jen on January 12, 2014, 12:02:48 pm: ""But my ultra breeze cleans up nice at the end of the year."" Now this is a hands on looking bee suit! Cool pic as well with it hanging there in the 'breeze' ~wink~
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Jen on January 12, 2014, 12:14:46 pm: This is my humble apiary, took three seasons to get this hive up and running healthy and strong. Newbee ignorance and not a proper mentor. Determination pays off.

The little hive to the left was my first hive, it's called a Patio Hive. Haven't heard of talk of this style hive, thinking it must be the beekeepers creation from where I purchase it. It served me well for the first two years. Then it swarmed three times last spring, hence the acquisition of the langstroth engulfed in a swarm. Such an amazing experience to be standing right in the midst of a swarm.

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.cc%2F4krysx537%2FDSCF6776.jpg&hash=1c4f8070824943751d79331fcc0b595d87466e2c) (http://postimg.cc/image/4krysx537/)

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.cc%2Fdjr7xfoqr%2FDSCF7012.jpg&hash=b0618e82d7bd79d71c77e016c7b927cbbd7cb083) (http://postimg.cc/image/djr7xfoqr/)
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: jb63 on January 12, 2014, 01:05:01 pm: (https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs28.postimg.cc%2Fhlea2yl89%2Flite_snow_001.jpg&hash=cf151c2e4bd090b770bed3717a61bc254c4e5bf2) (http://postimg.cc/image/hlea2yl89/) Here's my back yard bees.
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: jb63 on January 12, 2014, 01:07:52 pm: And here's some on my truck. (https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi847.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab31%2Fjcb63%2Fbees%2Fth_beetruck001_zpsa0ddcd5e.jpg&hash=90ff63e35af412377fa1979697096d58d25c4fd3) (http://s847.photobucket.com/user/jcb63/media/bees/beetruck001_zpsa0ddcd5e.jpg.html)
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Post by: Jen on January 12, 2014, 01:17:15 pm: jb- That is a classic pic of your hives on that very cool truck. Framable
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: rrog13 on January 12, 2014, 02:05:37 pm: All those bee yards look very nice.

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2F800x600q90%2F827%2Fio2y.jpg&hash=738c308dbe8aced8b29c323caa3b7e464d485206)
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Post by: Jen on January 12, 2014, 02:09:37 pm: rrog- would give my left tiny toe for all that forestry for me bees. Lucky!
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: GLOCK on January 12, 2014, 02:39:15 pm: Quote from: jaybird on January 12, 2014, 12:14:46 pm
Such an amazing experience to be standing right in the midst of a swarm.
I have only seen one swarm leave there hive and it was out of a DBL. nuc they swarm fast now my wife has seen
2 in one day and I know they where absconding {DBL. deeps }that was when I was treatment free and had high mite loads. :sad:
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Jen on January 12, 2014, 03:04:38 pm: What is a high mite load? OH WAIT! I got it, now that I've had breakfast, snark
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Slowmodem on January 12, 2014, 03:24:31 pm: Here is a picture of my four hives and the caretaker (my dad):

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi585.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss298%2FSlowmodem_photo%2FBees%2F060513%2520Inspection%2Fphotobucket-4750-1370458573147.jpg&hash=957cdacceaa279e76daef43e756f2c2b2019c148)

I have power lines that run through my property and the right of way blooms with wildflowers in the spring and goldenrod in the fall (that's what got me to thinking about bees in the first place):

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi585.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss298%2FSlowmodem_photo%2FBees%2F100113%2F2013-10-01_13-03-39_931.jpg&hash=fc38b2f9f8b99a599b7710f6965b6f51c7d5d097)
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: Jen on January 12, 2014, 03:30:18 pm: Beeautiful!
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Post by: blueblood on January 12, 2014, 06:10:12 pm: Nice looking yards Glock...like eye candy!
(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs25.postimg.cc%2Fp5p0770tn%2FDSCF9092.jpg&hash=2f4bd61a7d1c3038e6500c76b7f377c4dfd32461) (http://postimage.cc/)
Title: Re: APIARYS.
Post by: ablanton on January 12, 2014, 10:53:39 pm: Only 6 of mine are at the bee yard. The other 4 are at home.

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.cc%2F3qy3ntu9t%2FIMAG0329.jpg&hash=95799eef4628fe3b2ef3ed9d199605960ed9f90c) (http://postimg.cc/image/3qy3ntu9t/)

(https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.cc%2Fk04bzv0ob%2FIMAG0327.jpg&hash=1a89047ccef0f96330405b886d2932492c6d02f5) (http://postimg.cc/image/k04bzv0ob/)