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oh ok that makes more since I was picturing leaving the hive in the garage for a few days and that wouldn't have worked. Your idea sounds like a good one. Thank you.

I might be able to move them into the garage but I might have a very unhappy partner (it's his work shop) and some unhappy hens (their coop is built into the garage) Plus during the day I wouldn't be able to leave the garage open for them, since I live in a Detroit and don't want stuff stolen...

You can give your dog a monthly heart worm medication that includes dewormers in them most Heartworm medication does. You can buy a years supply from the vet at a time. Their are many different options out their it's best to talk to your vet about which is best for your needs and your budget...

I'm getting my bees on Wednesday and I'm so excited. Problem is it's supposed to rain on Wednesday. How long can the bees stay in their 3 lbs shipping box? (I plan on straying them with sugar water to help) I am using a Top bar hive, I've heard of people just removing the queen cage from the...

wow those are awesome. I think I'm gonna go make one today!

I was really hoping to get some bees locally from some one slitting their hive. But I don't think that is going to work out. So I might have to order bees online. Does anyone know a good place to order bees online ? (I live in Michigan if that makes a difference) Or does anyone know anyone...

Does anyone on here make their own Deodorant? I want to start making my own, I'm tired of worrying about the junk they put in deodorants and I'm sick of trying to find a good company that doesn't test on animals and isn't owned by a evil "big brother company" So...does anyone have a recipe...

Hey I was just looking for some people input on what their favorite style beekeeping veil is. I never knew that some many styles where out there. Do you like round or square? or built into a jacket, hood or helmet? Thanks

I do not have my bees yet, I'm hoping to get Italian honey bees from some one local. I'm in south west michigan. I am not keeping bees just for honey, sure it will be nice to have my own honey but I want the bees to just have my own hive, and to help pollinate. That's one reason why I chose...

I think I'm in the same boat as you. The Top Bar seems like the best option. I'm going to start building mine in the next month. I'm excited. Another good Top Bar web site and book to check out is Barefoot beekeeping. http://www.biobees.com/

I am interesting in learning how to spin my own yarn but I'm not ready to invest in a spinning wheel. I've heard alittle about using drop spindle Where do I buy a drop spindle? Or better yet how do I make one? Any tips would be very useful to or any websites that have explain in detail...

I think that is a good age, but then again remember it depends on the kids, I know some 20 year olds I wouldn't leave home alone haha

Where do I buy a top bar bee hive? does anyone on here use them?

I'm starting to research keeping bees, I'm bubbling around the idea of trying to get some this spring. I was wondering what is the difference between the two types of hives, what are the pro and cons of each? Which do you keep and why? Also any other bee keeping tips and advice would be...