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About two months ago, I had the strangest conver
sation. My cousin from Texas was explaining to me about a new hobby he was just
getting into. It involved animals, he told me. He said that it was a bit
different than other hobbies he had done in the past, but it was so much more
rewarding - and he was having a blast! He suggested I give it a try too. "Sure!"
I said. "How do I get started?" He replied that I first had to go online and
find a bee hive. "A bee hive?" I was floored that he was suggesting I get
involved in beekeeping.
My first reaction was thinking to
If you're thinking about getting started with beekeeping, the first thing I
would suggest is that you do a little bit of research about bee hives online.
Typically I found that there are two main types of beehive: those made with
wood, and those made with a styrofoam type material. Of the wooden ones, you can
get them either fully constructed from the manufacturer, or partially assembled.
My first piece of advice is that if you're not mechanically inclined, I would
recommend that you get a hive in which the supers and frames are already
constructed. It will save you quite a bit of hassle. A fully assembled hive will
often even be painted for you. However, if you're a do it yourself person (I'm
not!) then I imagine that it would be a fun project putting together your own
hive from scratch.
The other option which you're sure to find out there are hives made out of a
styrofoam material, as mentioned above. These are neat hives because the
assembly is at a minimum and they are very self-contained. The chief advantage
however is that they fare better in extreme climates, due to the fact that their
higher insulation evens out the ups and downs in temperature. So another tip for
you is to definitely consider this style of hive if you live in colder weather.
find your hive first before you order your bees! It will take you a little time
to get everything ready, even if you buy an assembled hive. It also can take
time for your hive to arrive, so I'd recommend at least a week to receive it and
a couple days to make sure you have what you need. Just make sure you leave
ample time before your bees arrive (searching for bees is another subject which
I won't address here.)
online to find your hive, and it's a fun community. Once I get a little more
beekeeping under my belt, I want to post another article with more tips.
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