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What should I be doing with my bees this month? This blog is for beekeepers in northern climates. I will be describing what I am doing with my bees on a monthly schedule. Copying any text or photos is forbidden except with written authorization of the author.
TTT Why feed and pollen patties are a must for a divide! 
https://youtu.be/CmHqUxo0Flo
Follow Along Friday! – Inspection #4 – Adding a 2nd Deep Box.
https://youtu.be/5X876vmZgVk
Follow Along Friday! Inspection #3 of a Package Bee Colony
Checking for capped brood and food check. https://youtu.be/WZGmtQQR5vU
DOING A DIVIDE/SPLIT ON AN OVERWINTERED COLONY
A divide is when a strong overwintered colony is split into two hives. If strong overwintered colonies are not split, the hive will more than likely swarm. If the hive swarms, that colony will probably not yield an excess honey crop. A divide can...
Follow Along Friday! First hive inspection after install
What you are looking for is eggs. You do not need to go looking for the queen. If you see her, great! But that isn't your focus on this inspection. Once you see eggs, you can close up the hive, put the pollen patty and feeder pail back on. We will...
THIRD SHIPMENT – Package bee pick up
The Bees are HERE! 🐝 If you are on the THIRD pick up, the bees are here and you can start to arrive at 7:30am for pick up. Pick up times: 7:30am-6pm Please note the crew has lunch from 11:30-12:30, so please try not to arrive during that time. Pick...
Follow Along Friday! Package bee installation.
Hello Beekeepers! This was supposed to be posted yesterday. A new series called "Follow along Friday!" Follow along as we manage a brand new colony. I probably killed a few bees....🥺.. as it's been quite a while since I installed a package....
QUEENS!
WE HAVE QUEENS! Queen pickup is available at the Oakdale store. We get a new shipment each week though the end of May and possibly into June. No need to order ahead of time, come on by the store to purchase your Queen. They are first come first...
First and Second Shipment Package Bees – Queen Acceptance
Hello Beekeepers, As some of you are approaching 1 week since install, you will want to check for queen acceptance. What a beekeeper needs to do is to go into the hive and look for eggs. When you see eggs or small larvae, we can assume the bees...
Third Shipment – Pick Up Schedule
Hello Beekeepers! **THIRD SHIPMENT DETAILS** PICK UP LOCATION: 14185 SQUARE LAKE TRAIL N, STILLWATER, MN 55082 – Note: this is NOT the Oakdale store. MAP LINK TO ADDRESS Please note, these dates/times are subject to change. Check this blog every...

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