This is a start up blog in which you can follow along with the stuff I'm doing. I encourage you to add your ideas, or comment on mine.
I started beekeeping in 2003, I started with 20 3 lbs packages from Koehnen's in Northern California. They have been kept completely chemical free (including the non-poisonous kinds.) They have been kept on 4.9mm foundation for the entire run except some aquired along the way who are still in transition.
I practice what is known as unlimited broodnest management, more or less like Dee Lusby in Tucson AZ. She has been my inspiration for most of my beekeeping ideas.
I am building a double wide hive currently. The idea is borrowed from BWrangler, he calls it a long combo hive. Check out his site. The hive consists of a single bottom hive body that is twice as wide as normal upon which is stacked supers. This is a completely new idea for me this year, keep watching for updates.
This is my farm, this is my business, I am a college student so bear with me as I get this blog going and attempt to escalate and expand my business this year.
See ya round.
Sol Parker
Treatment-Free Beekeeping for all. - Providing Local Southern Oregon Treatment-Free Honey and Bees that are free from all pesticides normally used in common beekeeping practice. My honey is raw, unfiltered, and has all the natural ingredients you are looking for. My bees are locally adapted, totally treatment-free, and hardy. I want to do my best to provide tips and information to beekeepers new to the treatment-free style in a world full of drugs and chemicals.
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