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Bee Sorry

Posted on May 9, 2018

It’s official.

There are no bees that overwintered in my Bee Barn.  I was worried that my new queens wouldn’t make it… and the spring was long and cold.

Losing bees is part of beekeeping… and I have to say it’s not the fun part.  Even the local bee business got hit hard this year, and they weren’t selling any bees, just to build their own numbers back up.

Should any of you be contemplating trying your hand at becoming a beek… please do so.  I think you’ll be amazed at the bees, the process, the meditative quality of the time spent working your few hives.  It really impressed me!

I may buy some bees in the future, but this year the Bee Barn will remain quiet unless a swarm flies by!  The wax is harvested except for a few fresh combs… just in case!

  1. This year, I might do some investigating of native bees… and buy some honey from the professionals.  Thanks, girls, it was an interesting few years.

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5 thoughts on “Bee Sorry”

  1. Dawn says:
    May 11, 2018 at 7:47 AM

    I hope you’ll try again in the future…for the bees, and for your readers who like to live vicariously through your ranch adventures. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Marilyn O says:
    May 10, 2018 at 6:48 AM

    I am very sorry for you; you did so much research and work to make it work.
    And I enjoyed learning what you shared about bees. I think giving it a rest
    for a while is fine. Then later on you can try it again!

    Reply
  3. Della says:
    May 10, 2018 at 4:44 AM

    Awww! How disappointing.

    Reply
  4. Ginger says:
    May 10, 2018 at 2:52 AM

    Darn Carol. You worked so hard.

    Reply
  5. Paul E. Tomlinson says:
    May 9, 2018 at 9:45 PM

    I like your bee barn, sure not like the bee hives I’ve seen in other places- or are there regular hives inside?

    Reply

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Carol, Wyoming rancher

Since 2008, I’ve kept this photographic journal of life on our working Wyoming ranch.  I share ranch work, my family, crafts and DIY, my English Shepherds, Bravo and Indy, and a love for this land.  Enjoy this red dirt country!

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