Keeping bees is a complex endeavor that involves developing a relationship with a society of beings completely different from humans. As living beings, bees of different species have different traits. Their production, habits and temperament vary from one type to another. Their needs also vary. Read on to learn more on how to start beekeeping. …
It’s important to treat bees for mites in a proactive manner at all times. Varroa mite management is an important and necessary aspect of serious beekeeping. A varroa mite infestation can quickly cause high failure, and it is often difficult to detect these tiny invaders. Many times, beekeepers believe that their hives have failed because …
A nuc box is like a starter box for a new bee colony. It is typically a small hive with between three and five frames. You should start out with a mated, accepted queen and at least three frames that are already filled with honey and brood and are fully drawn out. In this article, …
One of the biggest challenges in beekeeping is moving hives. While it would be nice to never have to move a beehive from one place to another, the fact is this is often a very necessary aspect of this enjoyable activity. Naturally, if you must move your beehive a short or long distance, you want …
If you’re a beekeeper or an aspiring beekeeper and you’re lucky enough to spot a swarm of bees, you’ll surely want to gather them up and take them home. How do you do that, and what do you do after you’ve gotten them home? In this article, we discuss what to do after catching a …
A thriving bee colony stores up plenty of honey to meet its winter needs, so in the best case scenario, your bees will not need extra food provided during the wintertime. Unfortunately, for the last few years weather conditions have been unpredictable and less than ideal around the globe. This situation often leaves bee colonies …
You may want to have a cow for your homestead to provide milk and produce a calf yearly for meat. You might want to have a herd of beef cattle to provide meat for your family and to sell for profit. You might want to have a string of dairy cows to milk for profit. …
If your cow has fallen and can’t get up, your first thought may be to wonder how to get a down cow up, but you may be surprised to know that getting the cow up is not always the right thing to do. In fact, getting her up may be your last resort. In this …
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If you are new to livestock keeping, gardening and/or homesteading, you may feel a little daunted by the amount of manure your cows and other livestock produce. Disposing of it may seem problematic, but actually manure is a valuable asset to your farming venture, and mastering the art of composting is key to keeping the …
If you have a cow, do you have to milk it every day? What happens if you don’t? Do cows need to be milked? The answer to these questions depends on a number of different factors. In this article, we explore those factors and explain what happens if you don’t milk a cow every day. …