Hobby.... Beekeeping?

[Cowcatcher]

We've got several 10" steel corner and line posts around the ranch here. Not sure how old but I'd say they've been in the ground for 20+ years. All these posts had "caps" welded on the top. They've got a very sloppy hole cut in the side that a 2 1/2" pipe brace goes in. Nearest I can figure they must be perfect for bees cuz prolly 50% have hives built in em. The bees get inside the 10" pipe via the sloppy cut hole in the side that may have a 1/2" to 1" gap around the 2 1/2" pipe.

 

[dennishoddy]

We've got several 10" steel corner and line posts around the ranch here. Not sure how old but I'd say they've been in the ground for 20+ years. All these posts had "caps" welded on the top. They've got a very sloppy hole cut in the side that a 2 1/2" pipe brace goes in. Nearest I can figure they must be perfect for bees cuz prolly 50% have hives built in em. The bees get inside the 10" pipe via the sloppy cut hole in the side that may have a 1/2" to 1" gap around the 2 1/2" pipe.

We have a hive somewhere in the area. Our birdbath and hummingbird feeders get over ran with them at times.
I took some advice awhile back to stand in the yard and watch their return path, but it seems they all go different directions. More than one hive? have to be in hollow trees.

 

[Cowcatcher]

We've got an ol barn out in the middle of the ranch that they've taken up residence in. I'd say they can be found bout anywhere dry and not disturbed much.

To the Op: get ya some. If you don't enjoy it, quit doin it. You never know til ya try and if you can afford to lose every dollar you put in then go for it. I'm not saying that like you will lose your money! I'm saying it like..... Well, it ain't gonna break me so I'll give er a shot!

 

[Neanderthal]

Sure you don't need an indentured servant?? I'd KILL to be up there with you and Mrs. N!

I did. There would have been an asskicking of epic proportions.

Can you mow lawns? I'm sure we can work out something, Har!

 

[Neanderthal]

Winnie the Pooh will get your honey.

I was thinking about getting a bearskin rug for the den..maybe I'll wait.

 

[tranger2]

Been watching hours of youtube videos and seems really interesting. I think I'm going to give it a try.

 

[Perplexed]

Retired at the age of 52? My hat is off to you!

 

[CHenry]

Retired at the age of 52? My hat is off to you!

2 more years n I'll be 50 and retired.

 

[n423]

This will be my sons 2 year to have several beehives. He really likes it,went to an OKC beehive group to learn before he started. Maybe get honey this year. LOL

 

[Commander Keen]

This thread is relevant to my interests.

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