2026 new location: beekeeping since 2008, moved bee stock to higher location 7300’ western rocky mountain’s the ranges depending on year, low temps -22 to -5to highs 85F to 90F so far hardly no snow 8” to 4’ Beefuzz honey bees
History : The Beefuzz bees are raised at 6000’ all year long since 2006 with no feeding, If short on stores frames of honey are added from other hives that can spare th
ere stored honey.no winter wrapping of any sorts and are in full sun. These survivor bees are allowed swarm and the new queens allowed to open mate with the surrounding feral bees and the surviving hives in the apiary. Nucs : At Beefuzz our nucs are made from adding frames of bees and eggs with no larva, a frame of pollen with bees and uncapped honey is used to get a superior queen. Two days before the queen emerges capped brood is placed in the nuc so the new virgin queen, after she makes her mating flight has a young work force to take care of the young vigorous mated queen. Breeds in the apiary: NWC purchased from Strachan apiary in 2007. 2 feral swarm added,
Carniolan bees purchased from Glen apiaries 2008, Yugo honey bees which is a cross of Russian and Carniolan 2008. cut outs and swarms added to apiary every year to present, and in spring of 2014 Italians and Carniolans were added to the apiary for genetics and diversity to present
Bee temperament : Some hives are kept 20’ in close proximity to front door and hardly noticeable. Keep in mind the weather, forage, time of day, being pestered by robbers and wasps change there mood like all bees. When Working bee hives use your personal protective gear !! New young mated queen nucs are purchased in December with full payment check or money orders
Beefuzz apiary not responsible for allergic reactions and mismanagement of any bees sold to customers check for your local rules and regulations
