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Introduce Yourself! / Re: New Beekeeper looking forward to spring

« on: August 11, 2012, 12:26:36 PM »

Welcome!  You may be interested in joining Brighton Beekeepers.  They are a new group just getting up and going and could use some beekeepers in the area.  http://brightonbeeclub.org/

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The Garage - "FOR SALE" / Miscellaneous Equipment for Sale--SOLD OUT

« on: August 05, 2012, 04:16:20 PM »

I am synchronizing all of my equipment so it is all exactly the same.  This means that I have leftover equipment, in solid working order, that I would like to unload.  I also have some equipment from other people that I am trying to get out of my shed.  I live in Berthoud and am down to Denver once every other week or so. 
Beth 970-213-3099

15 Screened bottom boards  $5
2 Pollen traps  $15
Ross Round boxes 1 8 frame, 6 10 frame $10
Cappings fork $1
Smoker  $10
20 package bee boxes $2
Single deep frame observation hive $20
Frame pieces:  split bottoms, wedge tops, shallow sides--make offer
Cardboard nuc box  $5
30 Queen cages FREE
1 frame grip  $5
15 or so Boardman feeders $1
10 telescoping metal lids--lid only  $5
approx. 500 sheets shallow (4 3/4") beeswax foundation  $15 per 100
Pail (Band) heater $75
approx. 50 8 oz. opaque cylindrical plastic honey jars with squeeze tops--make offer

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Buy Local Honey / Got CO Chem-Free Honey?

« on: August 05, 2012, 03:48:15 PM »

I am looking for chemical free Colorado honey.  60# buckets preferred.  Beth 970-213-3099

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Introduce Yourself! / Re: love bees, got bees, allergic to bees

« on: August 05, 2012, 03:46:31 PM »

Sorry to hear about your allergy.  That's a game changer--but you just need better equipment to muscle through!

What kind of advice are you looking for?  Management? 

The regional associations are a great source for help.  Do you need assistance finding one?

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Introduce Yourself! / Re: Hi -New to bees

« on: August 05, 2012, 03:42:49 PM »

Welcome!  There is some JeffCo zoning work being done right now. Check onto the CSBA home page in a couple of weeks and I should have a link there on how to comment on the proposed changes.
Beth

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Queen & Bee breeding / Re: Marking my queen

« on: June 25, 2012, 06:25:46 PM »

Kris Holthaus, queen breeder extraordinaire in Fort Collins, recommends Testors brand paints so that is what I use. Acryl is the type you want--not the one with the carcinogen statement.  You can find it in tiny little jars in model car and airplane stores.  They also have these great little marking brushes, too. 

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The Garage - "FOR SALE" / Re: Beeswax for Sale

« on: June 04, 2012, 08:43:11 PM »

OOOPS--Not very good at maintaining my own post I guess. Let me know if you are still in need.   

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The Garage - "FOR SALE" / NUCS for sale--SOLD OUT

« on: June 04, 2012, 08:41:43 PM »

Todd Wynn has 5 frame nucs for sale in Loveland in Northern CO.  They are $156.  970-669-6552 toddace@mesanetworks.net.

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Keeping bees in "The City" / Re: Denver *area* beekeeping ordinances/laws...?

« on: April 20, 2012, 06:48:00 AM »

HelenRae--It depends on your community.  I look up the community name and then municipal code so, for example, if you type "Thornton municipal code" in to your search engine, the code will appear.  Search it for "bees" and any applicable sections will display.  It's pretty darn efficient.  Most of the suburbs are OK--some are not.  We are working on them all.

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General Discussion / Re: Where can I get a bee box in Highlands ranch?

« on: April 11, 2012, 09:02:53 AM »

Contact Greg Rye:  720.621.7305
 
greg@dakotabees.com
 
http://dakotabees.com

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The Garage - "FOR SALE" / Nucs For Sale--SOLD OUT

« on: April 11, 2012, 09:00:45 AM »

Did you have a late winter/early spring loss?  Did you decide you wanted more bees after package orders had closed?  Nucs available!  5 frame nucs available, delivered to CO in late April, $95 .  Call Lyle Johnston at:  209-617-2537.

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The Garage - "FOR SALE" / Small Commercial Extracting Setup for Sale--SOLD

« on: March 19, 2012, 09:44:24 AM »

One of our CSBA members died unexpectedly in October.  I am helping his widow with the sale of his equipment.  The complete extracting line is for sale AS A PACKAGE at this time. It is in Loveland.  It contains the following pieces of equipment. 

Cowen chain uncapper, with steam
Cowen 18 frame extractor
Honey Pump
Cappings Spinner
Stainless Steel Clarifying Tank
All are in working order.  $6500

Please contact me, Beth Conrey, at 970-213-3099 if you are interested or if you have any questions.  I am trying to sell the equipment as a package but will be happy to take your contact information on specific pieces of equipment if it ends up selling that way.  I have photos and additional information.   

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The Garage - "FOR SALE" / Smokers and Hive Tools For Sale

« on: March 19, 2012, 09:26:47 AM »

26 ea Hive Tools, high vis yellow  $4
22 ea 9" Smokers with guards  $25
196 ea 8 oz bears with lids.  $.25
Brien Borden  303.475.2478 if you are interested.  Thanks.

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The Garage - "FOR SALE" / Beeswax for Sale--SOLD OUT

« on: March 19, 2012, 09:23:23 AM »

I have 2 grades of beeswax for sale in Northern CO.  One is beautiful golden high grade and the other is lower high grade--needs to be filtered again.  It is $4.00 a pound for the top shelf wax and $3.50 for the lower grade.  It is available in approximately 10 lb. blocks.  I will take $.50 off per pound if you buy the lot (about 100 lbs. of each).  Please contact me, Beth Conrey, at 970-213-3099 if you are interested.