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Ray

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Re: Hive Size
« Reply #20 on: February 12, 2015, 06:55:06 pm »
Probably ought to be a new topic. 
I have an opinion.
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Re: Hive Size
« Reply #21 on: February 12, 2015, 07:25:24 pm »
tec and Iddee and LazyBkpr are spot on. I give the same advice to any new folks that call and want bees for their new TBH set ups, or Warre, or whatever. I advise them to stick to basics for a year or two and then spread their wings in whatever direction they want. When you call me because you are having trouble with your TBH, I have next to no clue as how to help (emergency feed, etc.).
Just keep bees and try and keep them alive for a couple years, it will keep your hands full just doing that.

Hey Ray, it didn't stop me from offering mine!  :D
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Re: Hive Size
« Reply #22 on: February 12, 2015, 07:56:29 pm »
This is great discussion and I'm happy to be a part of it, albeit just a spectator.
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« Reply #23 on: February 13, 2015, 12:28:33 am »
I tell new beekeepers that i mentor basically the same as iddee, to not jump in over there heads, buy only what you need to start with 2 hives, ( hive tool, smoker, and protection equipment)when they ask about buying bees, i tell them they can learn alot by starting with a nuc and a 3 lb. package, that i set my hives up (like iddee said,) except i like two deeps for brood in our area with a med super of stores for winter. 50 lbs. can usually get us through, but i feel better with closer to 80 lbs. I don't tell them what kind of foundation to start with, i just hand them a frame of wax and a frame of plastic and tell them to smell it, and ask, if you were a bee which one would you want in your house. :D No contest :laugh: the wax always win. :P Jack
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Re: Hive Size
« Reply #24 on: February 13, 2015, 02:25:04 pm »
I think I will frame this quote an pretend it was my own..... 'Don't try to be a stunt pilot the same time you are learning to fly.'

I knew there was a good reason we kept iddee around!

and thanks for every one's comments.
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Ray

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Re: Hive Size
« Reply #25 on: February 13, 2015, 03:16:41 pm »
Aww nuts! All the good stuff is already out there!
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