tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post8373871467333415587..comments2024-03-28T16:50:48.709-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: GONE GIRLS1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-57579495382875040272016-05-01T08:18:30.774-05:002016-05-01T08:18:30.774-05:00What???????? You didn't tell me this happened!...What???????? You didn't tell me this happened!!! This sucks!!!!! What a bummer! And you were so excited about this! 😩😩😩Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05662325068403889658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-86816983233170637102016-04-27T20:29:38.529-05:002016-04-27T20:29:38.529-05:00I think that may have happened, But with the prope...I think that may have happened, But with the property so big and much of it not easily accessible, we may never know. But hey, we'll move on and try something new. I might try a trap later and see if we can catch out own swarm.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-66879766539778406222016-04-27T20:27:53.250-05:002016-04-27T20:27:53.250-05:00Third time WILL be a charm...now we just need to f...Third time WILL be a charm...now we just need to find some bees. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-6997948944115147592016-04-27T20:27:26.649-05:002016-04-27T20:27:26.649-05:00Yep, but yep, that's life/nature I suppose. O...Yep, but yep, that's life/nature I suppose. Onward and upward. Yes, the barns were high and dry so that's good. Thanks!!! 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-6440204836763695512016-04-27T20:26:47.621-05:002016-04-27T20:26:47.621-05:00I know, that's so crazy. Sigh. We certainly ...I know, that's so crazy. Sigh. We certainly gave them every opportunity but they had other ideas I suppose. Thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-32773440942295764312016-04-26T11:42:18.517-05:002016-04-26T11:42:18.517-05:001st Man,
I'm sorry to hear about your knew hi...1st Man,<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear about your knew hive and bee's. I'm wondering if your bee's took off and created their own hive close by. Maybe you can set up a trap and re-capture them??Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-58735998191072622662016-04-26T08:47:09.718-05:002016-04-26T08:47:09.718-05:00Oh, that's so sad. As you say, everything is ...Oh, that's so sad. As you say, everything is a lesson learned, especially when there's a bad outcome. Hopefully third time with this hive is the charm...Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-37144064022981947912016-04-26T08:29:13.409-05:002016-04-26T08:29:13.409-05:00I was afraid this is what you were alluding to in ...I was afraid this is what you were alluding to in your last post. I'm so sorry! I'm very glad Ariadne's team made it through. Did you check the barns? I'm glad all else is well with you. <3Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038740547034882445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-91338330362180017142016-04-26T06:57:53.670-05:002016-04-26T06:57:53.670-05:00So sorry, to hear this. I wonder what happened? Yo...So sorry, to hear this. I wonder what happened? You had all those gorgeous wildflowers, they had nice neighbors, an awesome new house to live in, beautiful scenery...but maybe like you said, the Queen wasn't ready to take her place on the throne. Thankfully first hive is humming along and I can't wait to see the honey harvest.Little Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07007055723627111742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-79494577929017165662016-04-26T00:05:06.303-05:002016-04-26T00:05:06.303-05:00Great point, the water table should be way up now!...Great point, the water table should be way up now! That's always good (we're on well water). Thank you!! All is reasonably well!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-77149883241339120072016-04-26T00:04:23.906-05:002016-04-26T00:04:23.906-05:00That was supposed to end with THANK YOU so much fo...That was supposed to end with THANK YOU so much for sharing your learning as well!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-74615105355502839762016-04-25T23:59:54.675-05:002016-04-25T23:59:54.675-05:00Thank you Leigh!! I think that 'might' be...Thank you Leigh!! I think that 'might' be what happened to our our last one, (that this replaced) because they never produced much brood but I didn't think of requeening. I hope you share your experience. It's fascinating but frustrating at times. Of course, it comes with the territory huh? <br /><br />Th1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-22733726355943514382016-04-25T23:57:55.817-05:002016-04-25T23:57:55.817-05:00Well I'm glad to know it's not just me and...Well I'm glad to know it's not just me and my beekeeping skills (or lack there of, ha). I never thought about a swarm catch, it could be bees from someone else...<br /><br />Thanks!!<br /><br />1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-65217660808858893802016-04-25T23:49:59.956-05:002016-04-25T23:49:59.956-05:00LOL! That made me laugh! Thanks!!LOL! That made me laugh! Thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-10622621555960778142016-04-25T23:46:02.486-05:002016-04-25T23:46:02.486-05:00Yep, along for the ride for sure. The good and th...Yep, along for the ride for sure. The good and the bad. Thanks!! We want liquid gold in the worst way. I think we'll definitely have some from the established hive this year. Fingers crossed.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-77313749434793062622016-04-25T23:45:23.158-05:002016-04-25T23:45:23.158-05:00Yeah, it might have just been the wrong time, they...Yeah, it might have just been the wrong time, they weren't familiar with the area, didn't know where to go for food, etc. Thanks!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-38525115888350963092016-04-25T23:44:55.325-05:002016-04-25T23:44:55.325-05:00I know, we tried, I guess that's all we can do...I know, we tried, I guess that's all we can do....thanks!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-86678527350792470572016-04-25T23:44:33.552-05:002016-04-25T23:44:33.552-05:00Thanks!!!Thanks!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-64993245067874147832016-04-25T23:44:24.577-05:002016-04-25T23:44:24.577-05:003rd times a charm, hopefully! That's a good i...3rd times a charm, hopefully! That's a good idea though as a swarm hive. Thanks!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-75809374975006650912016-04-25T23:41:55.614-05:002016-04-25T23:41:55.614-05:00They could be nearby, in the hollow of a tree some...They could be nearby, in the hollow of a tree somewhere on the property. Maybe anyway!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-81923141048209526462016-04-25T23:41:23.852-05:002016-04-25T23:41:23.852-05:00It doesn't take much for them to get spooked I...It doesn't take much for them to get spooked I guess. Thank you!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-34500133004781088432016-04-25T23:40:55.416-05:002016-04-25T23:40:55.416-05:00Thank you sweet lady! That's what's frust...Thank you sweet lady! That's what's frustrating..you know if they weren't producing or the queen died and I found her, I would understand but this shall just remain a mystery forever. Thanks!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-74623618505457574402016-04-25T23:25:54.926-05:002016-04-25T23:25:54.926-05:00You're probably just relieved to be out at the...You're probably just relieved to be out at the farm to check it out. May all that rain replenish the water table. Rosshttp://twomenandalittlefarm.blogspot.com/2016/04/gone-girls.html#comment-formnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-65533205435473635552016-04-25T20:53:11.587-05:002016-04-25T20:53:11.587-05:00Oh no! Oh no! I've worried about that happenin...Oh no! Oh no! I've worried about that happening to me and am so sorry it happened to you. What a disappointment. As it is, one of my queens has not produced any brood so I'm learning how to re-queen a hive. It's always something, isn't it? I hope you're able to get more bees.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-12102915074238415352016-04-25T19:03:51.244-05:002016-04-25T19:03:51.244-05:00I was just flummoxed when my first hive absconded ...I was just flummoxed when my first hive absconded - happily, I still have three strong hives humming. I feel guilty when I catch a swarm, knowing it is probably someone else's absconded bees!!!Katehttp://www.doubleupfarm.comnoreply@blogger.com