Tell me about Bees....

[albertadeer]

So.... I want to get some bees this spring/summer I've done a fair bit of research on procedures and such. But was looking into where to buy the actual bees and surpas from?

[catnthehat]

HA! who wouldathunk that we even have a resident bee expert!
And of course , the time we need his expertise he is MIA!
Cat

[CaberTosser]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

HA! who wouldathunk that we even have a resident bee expert!
And of course , the time we need his expertise he is MIA!
Cat

With 1300+ posts and having been on here since 2009 I suspect the OP might well be rubbing salt in our missing bee experts wound

[Gust]

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...ght=beekeeping

there should beee a hint of where to start your bee'ing on this thread.

to bee or not to bee

[catnthehat]

I actually thought the OP's question was quite legit.
Bee keeping seems to be getting quite popular these days.....
Cat

[Alberta Bigbore]

any further reference to Beeguys vacation is simply a TROLL. and will be ... dealt with

[Gust]

try some of the contacts on this website;

http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/level-one...=es2004&rank=1

[mayuan]

Originally Posted by Alberta Bigbore

any further reference to Beeguys vacation is simply a TROLL. and will be ... dealt with

IBTL, or hammer or what ever.... LOL

[Selkirk]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

I actually thought the OP's question was quite legit.
Bee keeping seems to be getting quite popular these days.....
Cat

X2 ^

Not all of us keep up on the *&^%$#@ drama that goes on here.

Good on Gust for providing some help

Mac

[TreeGuy]

Originally Posted by Alberta Bigbore

any further reference to Beeguys vacation is simply a TROLL. and will be ... dealt with

I'm tempted to mention it just to put to rest the myth that the 'insiders' and 'high post count' members get away with everything and anything.

Fire at will Mikey.

[Beeman]

Alberta honey producers co-op (aka beemaid honey) in spruce grove has all the bee equipment you need and also supply package bees and queens. Otherwise talk to a local beekeeper and they will likely be willing to to sell you a couple established hives. Feel free to ask any other questions you might have.

[Alberta Bigbore]

Originally Posted by TreeGuy

I'm tempted to mention it just to put to rest the myth that the 'insiders' and 'high post count' members get away with everything and anything.

Fire at will Mikey.

tick tock....tick tock...

[albertadeer]

Originally Posted by Beeman

Alberta honey producers co-op (aka beemaid honey) in spruce grove has all the bee equipment you need and also supply package bees and queens. Otherwise talk to a local beekeeper and they will likely be willing to to sell you a couple established hives. Feel free to ask any other questions you might have.

Thanks a bunch!!! I'm up by GP so there's a few around...


And yes it was a serious question!

[Au revoir, Gopher]

Originally Posted by Beeman

Alberta honey producers co-op (aka beemaid honey) in spruce grove has all the bee equipment you need and also supply package bees and queens.

Here is a link to their online store http://www.beemaidbeestore.com/

ARG

[Beeman]

Originally Posted by albertadeer

Thanks a bunch!!! I'm up by GP so there's a few around...


And yes it was a serious question!

Talk to Derrick at the honey co-op and he will know who is close by that might have bees for sale. Buying an established hive is probably the easiest way to get started. I do believe that there is a hobby group around Grande Prairie that might be worth looking into. I will see if I can dig up a contact but I can't promise anything there. If you have trouble finding bees I'm in High Prairie and could probably spare a hive or two in the spring.

[theoldguy]

Originally Posted by Gust

try some of the contacts on this website;

http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/level-one...=es2004&rank=1

Thanks Gust.
I started 2 hives last year and am being mentored by a retired beekeeper, but hate calling him every time I have a question. One hive did real good - the other one had a weak queen and before I realized it the wasps had taken over. So I have 1 wrapped strong hive and am looking to get 3 nucs for a total of 4 hives this spring. The website you gave is just what I need. Was always looking for a course in Leth college or somewhere but will now register for the Calgary ABC in March.

[mudbug]

Originally Posted by TreeGuy

I'm tempted to mention it just to put to rest the myth that the 'insiders' and 'high post count' members get away with everything and anything.

Fire at will Mikey.

Originally Posted by Alberta Bigbore

tick tock....tick tock...

Mike I wouldn't take that from him

On a thread related note I've always thought of keeping some hives but just haven't gotten into it yet. I've always thought bee keeping would be a great hobby

[Redfrog]

I took a bee keeping course, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think beekeeping is a grat hobby. I never did get around to getting into it. Too many other things on the go.

I'm not sure it would make a good business, though. Too easy ......to get stung.

[Gust]

Originally Posted by theoldguy

Thanks Gust.
I started 2 hives last year and am being mentored by a retired beekeeper, but hate calling him every time I have a question. One hive did real good - the other one had a weak queen and before I realized it the wasps had taken over. So I have 1 wrapped strong hive and am looking to get 3 nucs for a total of 4 hives this spring. The website you gave is just what I need. Was always looking for a course in Leth college or somewhere but will now register for the Calgary ABC in March.

glad I could help,, but I just pulled a website off the internet,, I know jack squat about bees or keeping bees but I do like to post this stand up comedy routine everytime someone brings up bee keeping;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs-tl6GBOBo

[wolf308]

that was pretty good gust,watched the whole thing actually......that kind of british comedian is darn funny.... kinda the grungy washed up rocker look.....i thought maybe he toured with the stones or something b4 turning to stand up ..... ill have to look up more of him

thanx for posting.good laugh

[Gust]

Originally Posted by wolf308

that was pretty good gust,watched the whole thing actually......that kind of british comedian is darn funny.... kinda the grungy washed up rocker look.....i thought maybe he toured with the stones or something b4 turning to stand up ..... ill have to look up more of him

thanx for posting.good laugh

Sorry for the derail;
He's a regular actor now stateside, but his routines were always done as a transvestite. I'll start a thread of my favorites he does and I'll add a very funny routine by a canuck comedian who's now on the Gerry Dee show,

[albertadeer]

Originally Posted by Beeman

Talk to Derrick at the honey co-op and he will know who is close by that might have bees for sale. Buying an established hive is probably the easiest way to get started. I do believe that there is a hobby group around Grande Prairie that might be worth looking into. I will see if I can dig up a contact but I can't promise anything there. If you have trouble finding bees I'm in High Prairie and could probably spare a hive or two in the spring.

Awesome stuff! I'm really looking forward to doing it.... I go through 20-30lb of honey in a year... Lol

[Beeman]

Originally Posted by albertadeer

Awesome stuff! I'm really looking forward to doing it.... I go through 20-30lb of honey in a year... Lol

I can't seem to find anything about the hobby group in gp but if you're only looking for 20 or 30 lbs of honey it is far cheaper to just buy it. Expect to see 200-300 lbs from a well managed hive on a good year, it does make a great christmas present though. Also if you compare it as a hobby to hunting, fishing, golf or almost anything else it is probably the only one that you could make money from.