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1reb
house bee
Joined: 06 Sep 2008
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Location: Warren Arkansas USA
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Hello,
I plan to start beekeeping this spring. Any advice you can give me is appreciated.
thank you
Johnny |
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Norm
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Joined: 15 Jun 2007
Posts: 1224
Location: Spain in Winter Sweden in Summer
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:16 am Post subject: |
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Hello Johny and welcome.
The best advice I can give you at this stage is to read as much about beekeeping as possible for now, especially the FAQ part of this forum. Try to find a local beekeeper who may give you some hands-on experience in helping in his apiary. Offer to buy some of his/her honey. Good luck.
Norm
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Gary
super bee
Joined: 21 Jul 2007
Posts: 1917
Location: Hirschbach, Germany
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:33 am Post subject: |
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Johnny Reb,
Read like Norm said, Check out our sites and jump in ther are many knowledgeable members here willing to help!
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biobee
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Joined: 14 Jun 2007
Posts: 1928
Location: Devon, SW England
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:12 am Post subject: |
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Welcome Johnny!
Read, read and read. When your brain hurts, take a rest, then read some more. And get some hands-on if at all possible.
Good luck! 
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chaindrivecharlie
super bee
Joined: 22 Apr 2008
Posts: 448
Location: Sheboygan, Wi. USA
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Welcome From one J Reb to another, do as everyone has said and You will do just fine. And if You need help ask and it will be given to you.
God Bless Brother
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slodrone
flying bee
Joined: 20 Jul 2007
Posts: 213
Location: Slovenia
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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Hi there Johnny.
I say just do it. Get some local beek to give you package or two of bees. Download Phil's "how to buld top bar hive", build it and put some bees in there
As you go you will see what needs to be done. Any questions? Just come here and ask. There are couple of really knowlegable guys here and they will I am sure help you!
At least that is how it worked for me 
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Cacklewack
guard bee
Joined: 03 Jul 2008
Posts: 74
Location: Portland, OR
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Welcome and good luck! You should find everything you need to know on this wonderfully informative forum.
Regards,
Matt |
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miel
house bee
Joined: 16 Jul 2008
Posts: 24
Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
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Welcome to the forum. I'm starting up in spring too.
I downloaded the plans for Phil's TBH and talked my brother into making it for me (i just do software, not woodworking). My son is making one as a project for his woodworking class so I will have a spare.
Find your local beekeeping club and say hello.
good luck! |
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