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Offline Wombat2

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My first crop
« on: December 16, 2013, 11:51:32 pm »
After two months from nucleus hive we collected 12 Kg from a half super plus a lid full of burr comb full of honey.  Will have to get some better equipment to get more efficient at extraction.







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Offline ozebee

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Re: My first crop
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2013, 12:23:41 am »
Looks like hard work but fun!!! Well done.
I had my first crop for this season last weekend and I managed to pull  about 40L from 2 hives that are going strong.

Offline SamboRoberts

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Re: My first crop
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2013, 04:00:31 am »
After two months from nucleus hive we collected 12 Kg from a half super plus a lid full of burr comb full of honey.  Will have to get some better equipment to get more efficient at extraction.
Keep your eyes peeled. I bought a 2 frame extractor recently for $60. Mum & Dad put up a sign at their stall at the local farmers' markets. From one retiree, I got the extractor and two smokers (just a week after I bought a new one!) for $20 & $30 each.

I also got an uncapping knife for nothing.

Offline Oak

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Re: My first crop
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2013, 04:49:13 am »
Hi Wombat2,

Those frames of honey look fantastic

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Re: My first crop
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2013, 07:59:17 am »
Well done!

 

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