Beekeeping is an exercise in continuing education, experimentation, and acceptance.
Latest posts
-
5-Frame Nucleus Colony: Beekeeping for Everyone
What is a Nucleus Colony? Nucleus colony beekeeping is beekeeping with five-frame hives. Most hive bodies that you see will consist of eight or ten frames. So the five-frame nucleus boxes are going to be a smaller option, which is great for those who may be worried about dealing with the weight of the larger…
-
How Many Eggs Do Queen Bees Lay? The Life of a Queen
How many eggs can a queen bee lay? Queen honey bees can lay an amazing 2,000 eggs per day during their busiest time of year!
-
Do Queen Bees Leave the Hive? The Life of a Queen Bee
The queen honey bee is the most important bee in a honey bee colony. Her sole purpose is to lay eggs to keep the colony strong and healthy. Queen bees are naturally shy and want to stay in the cool shade of the hive. Queens will only leave the hive for one of two reasons:…