Author Topic: Question from our clubs beginner beekeeper course? (Read 3402 times)

Foxhound · « **on:** February 09, 2015, 10:59:18 pm »

I'd like to show our students how helpful the online forums can be. Our next class is tomorrow evening, i'm going to show how quickly other beekeepers on the forum can come "to the rescue".

Can you answer this question for a particular student?

What is the most important thing to learn as a new beekeeper?

iddee · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2015, 11:02:29 pm »

Self confidence and comfort around the bees.

sc-bee · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2015, 12:01:18 am »

Patience......It don't happen overnight...

rwlaw · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2015, 12:36:39 am »

When in doubt, do nothing. The bees will be there tomorrow.

Michael Bush · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2015, 08:18:19 am »

The most important thing I learned was that the bees never read a beekeeping book...

jayj200 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2015, 09:01:58 am »

slow down ya move to fast

nella · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2015, 09:47:30 am »

Learn and know how to handle the problem ahead of time(insects,disease, equipment), be prepared because Mother Nature(bees) will wait for no-one.

hilltophermit · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2015, 11:58:44 am »

All beekeeping is local. Weather you are talking cross country or the neighbour just down the road. Right down to the individual hives in your own apiary. What works one place may not be right for another. Don?t be afraid to try things, just bare in mind that not everything works everywhere. Learn as you go.

BeeMaster2 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2015, 12:29:38 pm »

All good answers.
Listen to what others say and then decide what is right for you and try it.
Some say feed, others say don't feed.
Some say you have to treat your bees to keep them alive and some of us never treat our bees.
See what I mean.
Learn and then decide.
Jim

sc-bee · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2015, 12:35:52 pm »

Quote from: Michael Bush on February 10, 2015, 08:18:19 am

The most important thing I learned was that the bees never read a beekeeping book...

I vote this answer

GSF · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2015, 10:11:54 pm »

I'll have to go along with sc and Michael. I might add although they don't read or have the internet - we do and we need to use it.
I'm not ashamed to tell anyone that this forum board was my mentor. Bud 6 was my hands on learning event. I can't tell folks enough just how great the learning was at Buds.

sc-bee · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2015, 02:45:02 am »

Quote from: GSF on February 10, 2015, 10:11:54 pm

Bud 6 was my hands on learning event. I can't tell folks enough just how great the learning was at Buds.

I shouted at Bud today. Just as ornery as ever

BeeMcq · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:26:38 am »

Bees have their own agenda, be quiet and gentle when you invade their home.

buzzbee · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2015, 07:06:41 pm »

What is the most important thing to learn as a new beekeeper?

Ask 2 beekeepers a question and expect four answers,LOL

I agree on the patience and self confidence.

GLOCK · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2015, 07:39:04 pm »

Learn to see eggs. And know your going to have problems for a time but it only get better with time.

CBT · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:34:12 pm »

Must be money in beekeeping, we all helped put it there!

salvo · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:25:58 pm »

Hi Folks,

Does this belong in the Humor Section?

Cunningham's Law: The best way to get the right answer from a group of beekeepers is not to ask a question, it's to post the wrong answer.

TY

Salvo

jayj200 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 12, 2015, 09:49:41 am »

Quote from: salvo on February 11, 2015, 09:25:58 pm

Hi Folks,

Does this belong in the Humor Section?

Cunningham's Law: The best way to get the right answer from a group of beekeepers is not to ask a question, it's to post the wrong answer.

TY

Salvo

Ya buddy I like that

Joe D · « **Reply #18 on:** February 12, 2015, 11:50:30 am »

I would have to agree with Jim. Learn and decide what you think is best for you and your bees, then adjust as needed. What works for some may not for you. Good luck to you and your bees

I have never thought of Bud as ornery.

Joe

sc-bee · « **Reply #19 on:** February 12, 2015, 03:33:18 pm »

Quote from: Joe D on February 12, 2015, 11:50:30 am

I have never thought of Bud as ornery.
Joe

And neither have I. The smiley looked like this :) to make clearer I changed to this

I was a part of bud1 only about 6 of us. Have not been able to make it back since.