Guest guest Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Thanks for the info! That's right over by me and I need to start bees now that we're back up north, I've already got the spot picked out. It was next on my list besides chickens. Anyone know if it's too late to find chicks, east metro, western wisconsin? Never done it before, this will be the year of new things -- S. > > Hi, > > I have ordered 2 new hives of bees that will be picked up in a couple of weeks. The bees are healthy, active, and ready to go. They will need to be fed until there is enough for them to find on their own but with our current spring, that should not be long! > > He does have more bees available. I ordered 8 frames so they come in a large super and are pretty easy for me to move--one time! He also sells smaller amounts if that works better for you. > > Bees are needed and can be used in every part of the state! There are ways of " hiding " them in the metro, or maybe you know of a farmer who would let you have bees on their farm? Great way to help pollinate and maybe get some honey from your own bee colony! > > I am picking up bees in Wisconsin, Osceola to be exact. I like his bees and working with him. I can't remember his name right now tho which is making me feel very old but he offers to help and will point you in the right direction to getting set up well. > > 715-294-3897 is the number to call, just let him know you are interested in bees. The 8 frames are $130, I think the smaller ones are $80 but not sure. > > Also, if you do get bees, don't buy the plastic frame and foundation. My bees hate it. Skipped right over it and built on the old style foundation. You can buy frames/foundation already put together or can build it yourself. > > No idea what I am talking about? :-) Just google raising honey bees and that should help. > > The U of M also has a pretty good bee course available on line for $25. > > With the pathetic maple syrup " crop " this year, honey will probably be in demand. And it is difficult at best to find good honey so why not try a hive or two, raise up some bees, help them repopulate, and learn how wonderful this stinging little helpers can be? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I just hatched some out from my chickens. I've got Australorps, Gold Star, White & Brown Leghorns, Blue Laced Wyandotte and Barred Rock. I'd be willing to sell fertilized eggs and/or chicks if anyone is interested. Lori ________________________________ From: Paradise <paradisegoats@...> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 7:20 PM Subject: Re: Bees anyone??  Hi , You can get chicks anytime, year round depending on the hatchery. I am ordering chicks for delivery about every 2 weeks. Kimi is hatching some out for me as well from my mutts that can endure every extreme. Just do a google search for hatcheries and you will find a bunch. Or buy hatching eggs--from a private party, not a hatchery--and hatch your own. Fun! > > > > Hi, > > > > I have ordered 2 new hives of bees that will be picked up in a couple of weeks. The bees are healthy, active, and ready to go. They will need to be fed until there is enough for them to find on their own but with our current spring, that should not be long! > > > > He does have more bees available. I ordered 8 frames so they come in a large super and are pretty easy for me to move--one time! He also sells smaller amounts if that works better for you. > > > > Bees are needed and can be used in every part of the state! There are ways of " hiding " them in the metro, or maybe you know of a farmer who would let you have bees on their farm? Great way to help pollinate and maybe get some honey from your own bee colony! > > > > I am picking up bees in Wisconsin, Osceola to be exact. I like his bees and working with him. I can't remember his name right now tho which is making me feel very old but he offers to help and will point you in the right direction to getting set up well. > > > > 715-294-3897 is the number to call, just let him know you are interested in bees. The 8 frames are $130, I think the smaller ones are $80 but not sure. > > > > Also, if you do get bees, don't buy the plastic frame and foundation. My bees hate it. Skipped right over it and built on the old style foundation. You can buy frames/foundation already put together or can build it yourself. > > > > No idea what I am talking about? :-) Just google raising honey bees and that should help. > > > > The U of M also has a pretty good bee course available on line for $25. > > > > With the pathetic maple syrup " crop " this year, honey will probably be in demand. And it is difficult at best to find good honey so why not try a hive or two, raise up some bees, help them repopulate, and learn how wonderful this stinging little helpers can be? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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