N/E Indiana

[joker1656]

Hello,

I (the family and I) am a newbie in Indiana.  I have done quite a bit of research, but obviously have tons to learn.  That is one of the primary reasons I joined this group. 

We currently have ten hives.  These ten are made up of a combination of packages, nucs, and swarms.  My swarms seem to be the hardest working of the three groups.  One of my swarms, captured May 11, has 8 or 9 of the ten frames in the brood box drawn out already.  The queen was laying within 4 days of capture. 

Beekeeping is only a hobby/sideline, and will probably remain as such for several years.  I hope to learn, and be prepared to expand slowly over that period of time.  I am just happy to be here, for now. 

[indypartridge]

Hello and Welcome!

This is a good forum to learn more about bees & beekeeping. Be sure to update your profile with your location so we know where you are when you post questions. Answers will often be different depending on location.

I use the 'search' function frequently. Very often I find answers to my questions in previous threads. It's a good feature if you want/need an immediate answer!

Are you involved with any local beekeeping clubs? I know several beekeepers in the Northeast Indiana Beekeepers Association. Clubs are great places to find mentors and get connected with nearby beekeepers. Also, there's a joint meeting of both Statewide clubs at the Purdue bee yards on June 20th:
http://www.entm.purdue.edu/beehive/events.html
This is a fun meeting: lots of beeks, lots of bees and lots to learn!

[1reb]

Hello and Welcome Joker1656
There is alot of great information on the forum !!
The members here are willing help and answer your questions, all you need to do is to ask


Johnny 

[Cindi]

Joker1656, welcome to our forum, so great that you have found us.  Come back...you have only made one post.  You will find that we love to listen.  This will be a place to tell your stories, tales and experiences, you will have many to share, and sharing is good.  Have that wonderful and most awesome day, love and live our great lives, health.  Cindi

[joker1656]

Thank you for the greetings.  I appreciate them. 

Yes, I am a member of the NEIBA.  I have only been to a couple of meetings.  Good info at both. 

You probably know more of the folks than I do.  Who do you know in the club?

Thanks for the info about the statewide meeting.  I think Frank Fuelling, from the club, mentioned that one to me.  I intend to go to it.  Is it pretty intense, or would it be a forum that kids could enjoy?  I have four, and my three older ones (6-12 yoa) might enjoy taking the trip.

Sorry about the "long pause".  I am sure I am no busier than the rest, but I just can't seem to find the time to get on here very often.  I work a couple of jobs, have four kids, and numberous projects.  But, I found time today LOL

Thanks, again.