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Jackson bee hive

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This is BeeWare's Jackson Horizontal Hive Logbook

BeeWare would like to introduce the Jackson hive logbook for all beekeepers. Below you can find our month-to-month logbook of setting up and using a
Jackson Hive (referred to as a 'JHH' from now on). I will report on the start date: 14 June 2006 as well as all of the important dates, events and planned exercises following on from the very beginning.

You will find pictures of the different events and processes as well as notes & tips to mention as I go along. This is much like an online experiment of what to expect using a JHH.

Feel free to request experiments. Add recommendations and check my beekeeping BLOG for even more detailed info.

Welcome To Our JHH Logbook

 

Jackson Horizontal Hive R450 each

  • 14 June 2006 - The set up
  • 28 June 2006 - The swarm catching - CLICK HERE
  • 1 August 2006 - 1st Rains but no colony ...yet - CLICK HERE
  • 25 October 2006 - We have 2nd & 3rd rain and a Colony - CLICK HERE
  • July 2007 - Fatal incident with veld fire on smallholding & the 2 Jackson hives burn to ashes along with 1 langstroth beehive
  • End of September - we will begin the Spring Experiment again!

  • Welcome To the JHH Logbook - Sept 2007

  • The Jackson Horizontal hive is based on the top bar hive design however it has some unique modifications.
  • September 2007
  • Due to the veld fire a short while ago I lost 3 hives which unfortunately included the 2 Jackson bee Hives I was basing all of the 2006 Experiment work on as well as one langstroth beehive!

    So, it has been agreed that I should begin a Spring Experiment for 2007. By the end of the month I will have started another Jackson hive to compare performance and handling.

    If you have any questions about the JH hives be sure to email them to me at info @ beeware.co.za

    This is the JHH site for the logbook experiment.

    Be sure to check the next insert.

    Next, I will be commenting on the further ease of use or otherwise using the JHH as well as the productivity of the colony over a 6 week period. I will also present photos.

     

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    Becoming Protected - Use gloves

    Generally, beeekeepers use gloves every time they are at the apiary. You can do an external inspection of a hive which does not require any gear however this is only recommended once you have gained confidence in handling bees and with the appropriate precautions.


    Which Gloves?

    For work with bees which requires a finer tactile control then a leather glove is recommended. Usually used when working with the queen or planning queen-rearing exercises. From R160 a pair

    The Bee Smoker! The honeybee pacifier. One of the best tools for calming an aggressive colony. Whenever working with bees, especially in the brood chamber remember to smoke them. Galvanised Smoker with heat guard

     

    The Smoker is R360 each.




    Place your order for 'THE' book on beekeeping also known as the Blue Book titled Beekeeping in South Africa. Click on order for more info.

     

    Just about any work with bees and the hive can be done using PVC gloves. As mentioned above, it comes down to preference in most instances. One may also like to use inner gloves with these as the pvc tends to make your hands sweat and smell of rubber. From R150 a pair

    PVC Bee Gloves


    Get the beekeeping equipment. Essential equipment is available from our office in Midrand. Hives, hive tool, protective clothing & smoker make up the need-to-have list. Click here

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