After checking all the frames for queen cells I decided to harvest 4 frames from Miro - the bees had been busy for acouple of weeks already and had nearly filled a super. I like this picture, it shows the construction of the cells so clearly.
Our new extractor - it is bolted into place now, no more jumping like a demented washing machine and she works like a dream. So ea
sy to clean, just unbolt the top bit, take the hard plastic drum and metal frame holder outside to wash.
sy to clean, just unbolt the top bit, take the hard plastic drum and metal frame holder outside to wash. So much easier then turning the handle, especially when there are alot of frames to do. I have decided this year to extract more often, probably when there are full supers, it means I will (hopefully) have honey to sell on a regular basis.
I sold 12 jars last week from this extraction !! I put a sign up at work and the whole lot went in a day - to students and tutors alike. Now I have orders to fill - its amazing. I am so in awe of these creatures and I must admit, I do feel abit guilty about taking their stores, even though there is always plenty left for them.
2 comments:
Wish I were closer to buy some!
This is so interesting. I can see beekeeping in my future. At least I hope so. I like the honey and the wax. Thanks for great insight.
kris
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