"Thanks for the suggestions, Ralph.
Paul, did you miss the part about a "peaceful resolution"?! LOL!"
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James G. Blackburn II commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Having some issues with my nearest neighbor re: bees in her hummingbird feeders. Any suggestions for a peaceful resolution? Are "beeless" feeders effective? I offered to replace her feeders with the beeless variety, but her solution…"
James G. Blackburn II commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"A pic of the small "extra" combs;
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James G. Blackburn II commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Thanks Rob, that was my tendency as well, but wanted some opinions prior to cutting.
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James G. Blackburn II commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"So, when the bees start building those small side combs on the ends of the TBs, what do you do with them? The main comb is straight and in good position , but for some reason they are attempting to build an additional comb slightly behind the…"
Patricia Drake replied to James G. Blackburn II's discussion Bear Fence in the group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Thanks Jim for the update. We hope Gerry's family is ok."
James G. Blackburn II replied to James G. Blackburn II's discussion Bear Fence in the group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Hi all,
Just got a call from NM Game & Fish. The person delivering the fences, Gerry, has a family emergency and will not be delivering the fences this week . We have tentatively rescheduled for May…"
James G. Blackburn II commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"It would be nice if we could develop a flexible inventory to help each other out from time to time. I'm getting to a lack of critical mass in one of my 4 hives. They have only built one full comb, are working on the two additional…"
Diana Calkins replied to James G. Blackburn II's discussion Bear Fence in the group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"FYI, I spoke to someone today who has been in touch with the forest service, and the word is that they expect the mountain berry situation to be bad this year. That means that they expect more bear activity in populated areas. It's…"
James G. Blackburn II replied to James G. Blackburn II's discussion Bear Fence in the group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Talked with Gerry @ NM Game & Fish. He has scheduled May 6th for delivery of the bear fence to Smokey Bear Ranger Station at 901 Mechem in Ruidoso at 3PM.
He will then make the delivery to Cloudcroft / Mayhill at 9AM on Tuesday May 7th. Location…"
James G. Blackburn II commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Ralph,
The hose is the easiest method.Just used pull-ties to secure the hardware cloth too the hose. Can be done with PVC but too much manipulation required. Make sure that the outside diameter of the hose does not touch the inside of the…"
James G. Blackburn II replied to Diana Calkins's discussion La Luz Earth Day: Participation Request in the group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"I have an empty TBH with an observation window that you can borrow. Of course it would be alot more interesting with bees in it. Jim"
James G. Blackburn II replied to Rob Shepler's discussion Paul's queen rearing seminar in the group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"I watched M. Bush's youtube presentation on Queen rearing and found it interesting the other day, so I'll be there as long as I'm in town."
James G. Blackburn II commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Created a few Bee Wells to water the bees;"
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- At 9:55am on April 2, 2013,
Paul McCarty said… I'll see what I can do about getting my flow calendar into a more distributable format. Thanks!
- At 6:23pm on March 23, 2013, Patricia Drake said…
Jim,
It was nice meeting you too and talking a bit today. I am so glad people interested in bees this area are meeting.
- At 6:57am on March 15, 2013,
Jeanne Kjos said… Hi Jim,
I am interested in the bear fencing. I will be at the seminar on the 23rd and can give you my contact info then.
Thanks,
Jeanne Kjos
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