Category Archives: Bee cells

Hive “On the Rocks”

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Nannabee

It’s been a really interesting year so far. I’ve never taken as much interest in my bees as this year. I check on them daily to make sure they have shade, water and things look normal. I observe them and … Continue reading →

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Nature works in mysterious ways!

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Nannabee

Oh. my. God. if things couldn’t get any crazier this year, they just did. The black queen (the original one), just decided to move into this forgotten old hive we’ve had sitting in our garden for a few years. When … Continue reading →

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Raising a new Queen (part 1/3)

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Nannabee

This week it will be my first time to raise a queen. It’s a process that will take several steps and checks. And, it will also be a bit of an experiment for us so at this point in time, … Continue reading →

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Oh, the Drones

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Nannabee

A drone lives the good life until he’s kicked out of the hive or dies from sex. Drones (aka the boys) do not have stingers and do not need to collect nectar, build cells or protect their home like their … Continue reading →

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