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Offline Foxhound

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Re: New Beekeeping Blog
« Reply #20 on: December 28, 2015, 09:23:56 pm »
Why use Cypress for Beehives ?

Pine, cedar, poplar and cypress are common woods used for bee hives. All woods have positives and negatives, especially when used for beekeeping equipment. In Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana, cypress and pine are both popular woods.

Pine is popular because it is inexpensive, grows quickly and is easy to cut. Cypress is popular as it grows slowly in wet areas, creating a denser wood with tight growth rings. The tight rings and naturally present preservative cypressene minimizes decay, allowing cypress bee hives to last longer than any beekeeper does.


http://www.foxhoundbeecompany.com/beekeepingblog/2015/12/6/cypress-vs-pine-wood-for-bee-hives

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Re: New Beekeeping Blog
« Reply #21 on: January 11, 2016, 08:36:10 pm »
How to Start Beekeeping: Medium or Deep Boxes?

Our blog on making a decision between using medium boxes or not.

http://www.foxhoundbeecompany.com/beekeepingblog/2016/1/1/how-to-start-beekeeping-medium-or-deep-boxes

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Re: New Beekeeping Blog
« Reply #22 on: January 11, 2016, 11:14:01 pm »
Will keep checking back in on your blog. Strong work.

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Re: New Beekeeping Blog
« Reply #23 on: January 12, 2016, 09:06:14 am »
Will keep checking back in on your blog. Strong work.

Thanks Snow Blind, very much appreciate it.

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Re: New Beekeeping Blog
« Reply #24 on: January 14, 2016, 10:24:10 pm »
Nice blog. Lot of questions answered.

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Re: New Beekeeping Blog
« Reply #25 on: May 21, 2016, 06:56:37 pm »
Great Blog!  Lots of good information!

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Re: New Beekeeping Blog
« Reply #26 on: January 11, 2017, 03:49:43 pm »
How to Start Beekeeping: 10 or 8 Frame Hives

Choosing the right beekeeping equipment for you is important. What works for another beekeeper, may not work for you. Prior to buying bees and equipment, educating yourself on the options you have for equipment is essential to your success.


https://www.foxhoundbeecompany.com/beekeepingblog/2016/5/30/how-to-start-beekeeping-10-or-8-frame-hives

 

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