I have been keeping bees for 5 years now. Going on 6. Started with 5 hives and with splits and catching swarms have built up to 80 hives. Hope to get most through the winter and split again and hopefully end up with 140 to 150. If I can catch the swarms I usually catch that should put another 25-30 on that number. Things here in Idaho are going well with the winter so far being pretty mild. Although the harshest part of the winter is yet to come. Usually January and February. My mentor has been a commercial beekeeper and he has helped me tremendously. I will be sending my 80 hives to California for pollination with his. I enjoy hunting, fishing and spending time with the grand-kids. My wife of 35 years helps me with the bees. I have been on beesource forums and have learned a lot from others out there. I look forward to learning even more from those on this site. Let the fun begin.
Topic: New from the great State of Idaho (Read 2793 times)