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Post by canadamike on Mar 17, 2008 0:22:34 GMT -5
Since I asked Hayne, our official beekeeper, if he knew of the Warré natural beekeeping system in another thread, I have found that information in english. Most of the info on this is written in french on the net. I will get one or two of these this spring from my friend. I am not sure Hayne would approve  but anyway, pollenisation is my goal, and the honey produced a side benefit. Here is a site for those who want to read on it, it is very interesting. www.mygarden.me.uk/ModifiedAbbeWarreHive.htm |
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Post by cff on Mar 17, 2008 5:40:38 GMT -5
Since I asked Hayne, our official beekeeper, if he knew of the Warré natural beekeeping system in another thread, I have found that information in english. Most of the info on this is written in french on the net. I will get one or two of these this spring from my friend. I am not sure Hayne would approve but anyway, pollenisation is my goal, and the honey produced a side benefit. Here is a site for those who want to read on it, it is very interesting. www.mygarden.me.uk/ModifiedAbbeWarreHive.htmYou don't need anyone's approval to keep bees the way you want to. I have always been resistance to some of the common methods used and I'm always looking for anything that works well for the bees while making life easier on me.  Good luck with your efforts |
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Post by pugs on Mar 17, 2008 23:03:15 GMT -5
Michel,
Thanks for the link. Looks interesting. I may use some of the concepts in my hives.
I don't do much by the book either. Have you looked into Top Bar Hives? Another way of doing things, especially if you mainly want them for pollination.
Pugs
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Post by canadamike on Mar 18, 2008 23:27:18 GMT -5
Yes, I did. But my friend is the beekeeper here, he is changing to the Warré system, and since I have a huge woodshop, a sawmill and wood ( they are owned another friend really, but we share everything and I am the sole user these days), JP is making templates these days and he will sell the ones that we will buid. If you want some tell me, I am sure I could get favors for my free work!!
And I would be more than happy to pass them along...
Michel
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Post by noir on Jan 7, 2009 10:40:36 GMT -5
my 5 new hives are Warré. (modèle Gatineau).
i'l post pics of them later.
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Post by grungy on Jan 7, 2009 15:12:17 GMT -5
Now if I could just get Grunt interested.
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Post by johno on Jan 8, 2009 18:40:27 GMT -5
Looking forward to your Warre' hive pics, noir.
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Post by canadamike on Jan 8, 2009 23:41:36 GMT -5
They are the ones I should build this winter Johno...
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Post by johno on Jan 9, 2009 1:21:22 GMT -5
Yeah, I'd just like to see noir's setup.
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Post by canadamike on Jan 9, 2009 2:34:28 GMT -5
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Post by johno on Jan 9, 2009 2:53:31 GMT -5
I have seen the diagrams, etc. and am familiar with the system. All I am saying is that if noir has photographs of his hives in action, I'd enjoy seeing them. But thank you Michel for the links.
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Post by noir on Jan 17, 2009 9:23:06 GMT -5
Hi Johno, as i said in my presentation, my 5 warré are empty. i've bought some and i'm constructing others. i've actually a single full of bees Dadant 12. i'll put pics but that's not truly interesting.  here's one i bought, quite cheap, just after i paint it..  It's floor  |
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Post by noir on Jan 17, 2009 9:29:39 GMT -5
inside the tower (without the barettes)  one barette with constructed wax (that's better for attracting swarms)  and with a non constructed guide  and here is a study for a floor i made last week. (what's the word for "grillage"? net wire?). net wire seems to be a good way against varroa jacobsoni.  |
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Post by johno on Jan 17, 2009 19:17:40 GMT -5
It is interesting to me. Thanks for posting the pics. I guess you can use any kind of paint on the outside as long as the inside is bare wood? Or must it be water-based paint (or stain)? I'm curious what cff thinks after seeing photos? Not sure if 'grillage' is the same as 'mesh'? Looks pretty close, but also looks like maybe a special material I'm not familiar with. Michel? |
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Post by woodchuck on Jan 17, 2009 20:23:03 GMT -5
I guess you can use any kind of paint on the outside as long as the inside is bare wood? Or must it be water-based paint (or stain)? Porch and Deck aka Floor and Deck Latex has always worked the best for me. The latex soaks into the wood well, oil based paints tend to peel. The Porch and Deck formulas are a lot tougher than standard latex. We used porch and deck latex exclusively back in the '80's when we had 900+ colonies. You don't need anyone's approval to keep bees the way you want to. As long as you don't get caught! LOL Most , if not all, states have a law prohibiting the keeping of bees in non-movable frame hives. The bee inspector can burn them. I've seen it done. If you're going to keep bees in these hives, be very careful! From the PA Bee Code...... (c) Hives.-- No person shall keep or maintain honeybees in any hive other than a
modern movable frame hive which permits thorough examination of every comb to
determine the presence of bee disease. All other types of hives or receptacles for bees
which are in use are hereby declared to be a public nuisance and a menace to the
community, and the secretary, the chief apiary inspector or any apiary inspector may
seize and destroy the hive or receptacle without remuneration to the owner.<Woodchuck> |
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but anyway, pollenisation is my goal, and the honey produced a side benefit.
