Ovwrwelmed by tryimg to learn on my own

[daneliger]

I am a long ways off from bee keeping I living rural community. Waiting to get few things in order first. However I am struggling to really learn on my own but determined to learn all I.can while I wait. Wish I could pay for a course. But so excites to find this research.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Welcome to the forum. I hope you can get started properly next year so stick with us

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

A better idea of where you live might help

 

[Erichalfbee]

A better idea of where you live might help

California?

 

[Amari]

I am a long ways off from bee keeping I living rural community. Waiting to get few things in order first. However I am struggling to really learn on my own but determined to learn all I.can while I wait. Wish I could pay for a course. But so excites to find this research.

Have you got a beginner's beekeeping book? See this thread for UK recommendations:
https://beekeepingforum.co.uk/threads/best-books-for-beginners.52591/
Haynes Manual is available on Amazon but I'm not sure if you're able to order from US.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bee-Manual...Haynes+manual+beekeeping,stripbooks,84&sr=1-1

 

[Ian123]

Have you tried contacting any local groups. Affiliated Clubs – California State Beekeepers Association

 

[B_north]

Hello, I had to learn on my own as well.

Have patience with yourself and read as much as you can but remember, the best place to learn is from forums like these. I follow multiple ones because you never know when a seasoned beekeeper will say something that resonates with you simple because every one explains beekeeping manipulations differently.

It is important however, to make sure the advice you take is applicable to your specific geographical area.

 

[wightbees]

Bees will actually look after there selves , but as we want from them we managed the hive for our own purpose. As long as they are in good health, the following basic are what to check.
Food ,space, brood
Each one is a subject to learn . For example you don’t want too much food in the brood area., until closing up for winter that is!!
Brood is a huge subject with different management styles.
Space is another topic of how much ?
Good luck and most of all , Have Fun

 

[Hebeegeebee]

I read Beekeeping for Dummies quite a while back - might be worth a look.

 

[BeeAdmin]

Welcome to the forum. Enjoy!

 

[daneliger]

A better idea of where you live might help

California in the USA I didn't even know that matter beyond bee types. I feel dumb

 

[daneliger]

I read Beekeeping for Dummies quite a while back - might be worth a look.

Thank you I will start there

 

[daneliger]

Bees will actually look after there selves , but as we want from them we managed the hive for our own purpose. As long as they are in good health, the following basic are what to check.
Food ,space, brood
Each one is a subject to learn . For example you don’t want too much food in the brood area., until closing up for winter that is!!
Brood is a huge subject with different management styles.
Space is another topic of how much ?
Good luck and most of all , Have Fun

Thank you

 

[Erichalfbee]

California in the USA I didn't even know that matter beyond bee types.

You've found one answer in your question about hive types in your other thread. Climate is another consideration as is availability of kit suppliers for a start. knowing where you are all helps if you are seeking advice

 

[rossbyjove]

Yo Dude !
If you are good with your hands and have basic woodworking skills, making the basic hive is fairly easy.
You will need to buy in some bits but the boxes are the most expensive parts.
Read books and then read some more.
Good luck let us know how you get on.