Drstratton - My Backyard Journey Journal

[drstratton]

We're glad you found us, too. I've been on BYC for about 4 years, discovered this place when I was researching goats (still want a couple), and settled in. It has a more personal touch, and there's a wealth of experience here, available from truly friendly members.

@Baymule is our cheerleader. I hope to meet her one day.

I started here 5 years ago and Baymule helped me with the struggles I was dealing with. Some health things happened in my life and I pretty much stopped being online. I'm glad I'm finally back here again, I knew it would feel like coming back home.

 

[drstratton]

That's the hard to control part . Do I really need to do or have that???

I think that's one of the reasons God put my hubs in my life...

 

[fuzzi]

I started here 5 years ago and Baymule helped me with the struggles I was dealing with. Some health things happened in my life and I pretty much stopped being online. I'm glad I'm finally back here again, I knew it would feel like coming back home.

 

[Baymule]

We are just happy that you are back and your glorious BEES!

 

[drstratton]

Got home last night. Dale went out to check the bees this morning. He said they are bringing in lots of pollen, then a guard bee chased him off... So, they are feeling protective of their stores.
We will definitely need to gear up before I give them their fresh sugar syrup.
I'll report back how it goes.

We also received our OA vaporizer. I'm thinking we might treat tonight. I need to see if our respirators have the correct filter.
Our schedule is going to be every 3 days (72hrs) for 28 days. The vapor completely dissipates in 72hrs and the 28 days allows time for all of the drones to emerge.

 

[drstratton]

Happy Tuesday!
Somebody started laying while we were gone!

It's Astrid! She came in the coop as I was posting that someone layed...lol I knew she was getting close. She's 15 weeks, so since I have 3 eggs and another coming today, she started right at 14 weeks.

I just put down fresh straw, she wasn't sure at first, they've only had shavings, but she figured it out.

On the bee front...no guard bees came after us...lol

 

[SageHill]

YAY!!! Fresh eggs!

 

[drstratton]

YAY!!! Fresh eggs!

They're the best!

 

[drstratton]

The buckwheat is in full bloom. We figure it's about 160 acres.

Dale walked out and said there are bees all over it. Of course it's not just our bees. They also have hives set out by the fields. And I'm sure everyone who keep bees in the area are working this field...lol

 

[Baymule]

I love fresh eggs! Years ago when I built my first coop, my first egg cost $730. After that, the rest were free!