tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399019170961312574.post2254652461935020906..comments2019-04-29T15:44:37.940-07:00Comments on Hands Off Bees: A Hive in a HurryAmanda Laughtlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07014736758217241238noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399019170961312574.post-57931707850878818702013-06-28T11:51:18.143-07:002013-06-28T11:51:18.143-07:00Sunshine, We have a friend who *might* have a swar...Sunshine, We have a friend who *might* have a swarm for you! If you are interested, email me at mandypoet at hotmail dot com. :)Amanda Laughtlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07014736758217241238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399019170961312574.post-26625713186626692032013-06-25T19:51:39.016-07:002013-06-25T19:51:39.016-07:00Thanks for the compliment and your comment!
As f...Thanks for the compliment and your comment! <br /><br />As for hive type, our bias is toward the Warre, especially if your goal is more to support local bee populations than to harvest honey. It's a fairly hands-off method of beekeeping, too, although you do have to add more boxes to your hive as the population grows (or else your hive splits, like our friend's did!). <br /><br />I have occasionally seen used beekeeping equipment for sale on craigslist in the farm & garden section, and also on eBay. We bought new equipment at Beez Neez in Snohomish.<br /><br />As for getting a swarm, if you can get connected with local beekeepers, that can be the best way. I noticed this list of beekeepers (<a href="http://www.pugetsoundbees.org/psba-swarm-list/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pugetsoundbees.org/psba-swarm-list/</a>) who will help people remove a swarm on their property--you might contact them to see if they have ideas about where to acquire a swarm. :)Amanda Laughtlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07014736758217241238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399019170961312574.post-72905367418312655622013-06-25T10:27:52.515-07:002013-06-25T10:27:52.515-07:00Excellent blog! I'm based out of Seattle most ...Excellent blog! I'm based out of Seattle most of the week, but I am looking to start a hive at a farm I'm working on in Leavenworth. I have no beekeeping experience, but am doing my reading and research. What is your recommended hive for beginners, and where should I start in terms of getting my first swarm? Do you have any resources for used beekeeping gear or hives? I realize it's a little late in the season to be starting from scratch, but if there are still hives splitting, I'm holding out hope. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Sunshinesunshinosaurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189129467928140069noreply@blogger.com