In a post from our Romanian discussion forums we said that we strive to incorporate some of the working habits of a bee colony into our own work process. Only by learning and understanding as much as possible from the … Continued
Despite the fact that introducing a new queen may seem like a simple operation, in reality it is far from being simple. On the contrary, the acceptance of a new queen is a complex process that will have a great … Continued
Karl Kehrle (Brother Adam) used to say that there are three goals for practicing beekeeping: Economical, to generate revenue Scientific, meaning progress through research As a sport, when it is nothing more than a hobby. It is pretty obvious that … Continued
On February 21st, 2015, we held beekeeping conference in Ramnicu Valcea, organized by the local Stuparul Shop (Beekeeping Supplies) and World Vision Romania. Even though the time for the presentation was limited to only a few hours, we managed to … Continued
We continue the series on the subject of honey bees’ nutrition with an update to our original protein patties formula. The improvement consists mainly in increasing the protein percentage by substituting 5 kg of brewer’s yeast (around 40% protein) with … Continued
Before we continue with presenting the principles of selecting the appropriate protein supplements, we have to mention once again that the optimal protein source for honey bees is and always will be pollen. No other supplement can successfully replace pollen … Continued
An increasing number of beekeepers are starting to realize the vital importance of protein in the context of honey bees nutrition. While a few years ago the sugar syrup was considered the way to go when resources are low, nowadays … Continued
After we previously talked about the different races of honey bees and how to choose one that best suits your needs, we are going to address in this article another important aspect about working in the apiary: choosing an optimal … Continued
We were invited by World Vision Romania to give a presentation on the matter of bee breeding and selection. We were delighted to speak at a conference that was attended by beekeepers and representatives of some of the largest Beekeeping … Continued
In this article we’ll take an in-depth look at the protein patties we’re currently using for supplementing the protein intake of our own colonies. In a future blog post we’ll also address the importance of protein, but for now we’re … Continued
