Honey bees beekeeping is a very interesting hobby anyone, in any shape, from any parts of the world can take up. Honey bees, for starters, are quite intriguing creatures and keeping them can be a worthwhile and rewarding hobby that will provide you a jar of healthy and tasty treat for your own home, or as a gift to families and friends. And as your hobby flourishes, who knows, another surefire way to augment the family earnings. It is also another source of relief from the daily grind of living and working.
Getting started is not always a walk in the park. Of course you will have to learn the trick of the trades and make sure that you are equipped with the proper tools to prosper. Consider the following steps to guide you in your beekeeping adventures:
Learn from the masters - Find an experienced, successful beekeeper who is willing to help you. Seek his guidance and advice to aid you in your newly chosen endeavor.
Book-smart pays - Read two or three of the many good books available on beekeeping and if you can find one written specifically for the area where you live, the better. You may also want to start subscribing to a beekeeping magazine since they will be full of valuable information and tips for beginners.
Start a-fresh - Start with new equipment of standard dimensions and designs. As a newbie, you can do away with the complications brought about by used or homemade equipment.
The tools of the trade - Buy only the equipment you know how to use and that you are certain you would like to use it.
Italian, I love Italian! - Start with Italian bees. They are the standard, the most common, and readily available in most countries.
Beekeepers unite - Join your local beekeepers' association. These groups welcome and encourage beginners and will be a great source of information on books and other publications, trainings and workshops, as well as beekeeping events in your area. You will find kindred souls there.
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