#beekeepingpodcast

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Episode 60 is live! I didn't have time to get my tortoise episode done so I dug into my folder of bee papers and news articles, and chose a few to share! Learn about the new honeybee vaccine for American Foulbrood, how early learning impacts the accuracy of honeybee waggle dances, how hive position in relation to the sun effects foraging distance; and finally, learn about how bumblebees play! 🐝 I wasn't sure what photos to put up with this post so enjoy the brood frame on slide one, and then have some Chappie cuteness! ❤️ He's so snuggly in his jammies. 🥰 No episodes for the next two weeks while I do some traveling. Then I shall return to regale you with tortoise stories! 🐢 #homesteadhensandhoneypod #honeybeeresearch #beekeepingpodcast #homesteadingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp5U5ALOK5l/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Episode 55 of the podcast will be going live today at 9am! Apologies in advance for some odd noises at the beginning: my dogs were banging the mic stand! I think I've fixed the issue moving forward. This episode gives a full coverage of my apiary from Spring 2022 until January 2023. It's a long one so grab a cup of coffee and settle in! ❤️ Next week, I'll be starting a series of mini-episodes called Farm Stories. These will be dotted in-between my longer, more educational episodes, and will focus on critters and random happenings around the homestead. First one will be about my tiny hen, Boo, and her surprising interaction with my rooster! 🐓 #homesteadhensandhoneypod #beekeepingpodcast #homesteadingpodcast #beekeeping #ilovebees🐝 (at Portage Lakes, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Coe-_8WOyOr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[homesteadhens]

I'm finally back!! Episode 54 is going live at 9am EST today. ❤️ Listen in for a rundown of my achievements and failures on the homestead last year, and a list of goals I've set for this year. Also, learn about 'chicken math' and how it finally got me. 🐣 Next episode will be all about what happened in my apiary in 2022. Going live next week! 🐝 Thank you for your patience with me while I have been away! I'm hoping to provide lots of new content this year. #homesteadhensandhoneypod #beekeepingpodcast #homesteadingpodcast #newepisode🐝 #chickenmathstrikesagain #chickenpodcast (at Portage Lakes, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoM-GxmO5yY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[homesteadhens]

The book review IS ALMOST OVER, Y'ALL. Tune in to learn about colony defense, which includes the ways in which honey bees have adapted (in some areas/populations) to resist varroa mite infestations. Also learn all about the struggle I am experiencing with said nasty mite in my colonies this Fall, and what I think might be the cause. (As a side note, please forgive any editing hiccups this week. I have been absolutely slammed these past 2 weeks and had to rush to get this ep out on time.) #homesteadhensandhoneypod #beekeepingpodcast #beekeeping #thelivesofbees #thomasseeley (at Portage Lakes, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFzYulKnGIE/?igshid=6sidnvu7n7cv

[homesteadhens]

I'm back! For episode 53, I discuss the goals I set for myself in 2021; what worked and what didn't. I also give a detailed update on what has been happening since my hiatus. Please note: this episode includes frank discussion of chicken death, depression, cancer, and chronic illness. Discretion advised. Also, I cry at one point so avoid if emotion makes you uncomfortable! 😅 Thanks for listening! #homesteadhensandhoneypod #beekeepingpodcast #homesteading #mentalhealthawareness #chickenkeeping #breastcancerawareness #chronicillness (at Portage Lakes, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca99PYGOO6P/?utm_medium=tumblr

[homesteadhens]

I'll be a guest on an upcoming zoom event for beekeepers! Hosted by the ladies at Coffee with Apis Mellifera Podcast, we'll be discussing all things bees. 🐝 This Thursday, Feb 24th, 4pm Pacific, 7pm EST. Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdeyvpz0uEtO72bhRTqOF1-4OHNe13TjZ (This is my first live event and I'm super nervous! I'll try to record it to share on my website after. ❤️) #zoom #beekeepingpodcast #beekeeping #ilovebees🐝 https://www.instagram.com/p/CaTUCj0uO3d/?utm_medium=tumblr

[homesteadhens]

New episode of my podcast is up!! I share updates on the garden and bees, share some sad news (see episode description to skip this section of the episode, if you'd prefer), and then round things out with information on the sweet and supremely fluffy English Orpington chicken. 🐓 Please note: I'm taking the rest of September off so there will be no new episodes until October. Hope you're enjoying the weather as we head into Fall! My sunflowers are definitely helping me get in the Autumn mood. 🤗 #homesteadhensandhoneypod #homesteading #englishorpington #broodyhen #beekeepingpodcast #honeybees #beekeeping (at Portage Lakes, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTUzkC1ni4b/?utm_medium=tumblr

[homesteadhens]

Episode 51 is up as of yesterday! I just forgot to post about it. 😅 This is actually a repost of Episode 4 from almost 2 years ago (can you believe it??). I'm really proud of this episode as it's a good rundown of the information you need to know in order to manage Varroa mites in your colonies. I discuss the history of the transmission, the damage they inflict on honeybees, methods of detecting them, and treatment options. It's a good refresher for seasoned beekeepers, and an informative introduction for first year beeks. Thanks for listening! ❤️🐝❤️ #homesteadhensandhoneypod #beekeepingpodcast #honeybees #varroamitetreatment #beekeeping #ilovebees🐝 https://www.instagram.com/p/CSzM6hZLDJC/?utm_medium=tumblr

[homesteadhens]

Latest episode of my podcast is up! For the first time in almost 2 years, I'm taking a break from new content and reposting an old episode: the very first! Episode 1: A Chicken in a Parking Lot is all about how I fell into chicken keeping when I found a small, beakless factory hen in an ALDI parking lot. Bobette, as we called her, changed my life. Who could have guessed that a little rescue hen would have such a huge impact on the trajectory of my life? I adored that little chicken and still miss her to this day. ❤️ The sound quality of this first episode is pretty poor, which I hope you will overlook. The story of Bobette is worth a listen, and I hope you enjoy it! To my listeners who have been with me since this first episode, I can't thank you enough! May the bees never sting you, and your honey be bountiful and sweet. 🐝 I'll be back in August with new content! #homesteadhensandhoneypod #homesteading #beekeepingpodcast #chickenkeeping #chickenpodcast #homesteadingpodcast #bobette (at Portage Lakes, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRoeTnJnmLq/?utm_medium=tumblr

[homesteadhens]

Episode 49 is up! This week, I take a break from book reviews and educational topics, and just chat about everything happening here on the homestead. Topics include: where my aggressive rooster ended up (somewhere safe!), bringing a new roo home, how the vegetable plants are doing, and a detailed hive update. So grab a puppy and hop into your hammock, it's time for a cold drink and some relaxation! ❤️ #homesteadhensandhoneypod #homesteading #beekeepingpodcast #relaxation (at Portage Lakes, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CREbLqPHgOF/?utm_medium=tumblr

[homesteadhens]

Episode 48 is live as of 9am this morning! Finishing up my book review of #thethinkingbeekeeper by #christyhemenway This half of the book goes into the nitty-gritty of colony management, complete with awesome diagrams that I am a huge fan of. 🤗 I also share some gardening updates, some beekeeping drama (I dropped a queen!!), discuss how much I love my top bar hive, and celebrate my greyhound's 9th birthday! Pic of her is from when we adopted her to now. ❤️ Also, Luna had a dental and came through it just fine, despite all my worrying! It's been a busy 2 weeks! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for being here! #homesteadhensandhoneypod #homesteading #beekeepingpodcast #bookreview #topbarhives #greyhoundsofinstagram #whippetsofinstagram (at Portage Lakes, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQgsp1rH14I/?utm_medium=tumblr

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New episode of the podcast is up! I discuss my experience with the Gold Star Honeybees top bar hive, from construction to package installation to management. I am also hosting a giveaway for a copy of 'The Thinking Beekeeper' by Christy Hemenway, the owner of Gold Star Honeybees. Simply leave a comment on any of my social media (including right here!) or send me an email, letting me know what appeals to you about top bar hives, and you'll be entered into the raffle. Open to US residents only (sorry my international listeners!). Bonus entry if you leave me an iTunes review (because I'm thirsty 😂)! Must submit entry by June 6th. (Disclaimer: author of book is not sponsoring this episode or giveaway. Book bought with my own funds.) #homesteadhensandhoneypod #homesteading #beekeepingpodcast #bookgiveaway #topbarhives #goldstarhoneybees https://www.instagram.com/p/CPYSlNZnI5G/?utm_medium=tumblr

[homesteadhens]

I know big podcasts can have this many (and much more!) downloads per episode but it still makes me happy to know that I've had 5k downloads of my podcast. ❤️ When I started, I worried no one would listen. It's a niche interest with a small community, many of who don't listen to podcasts, and I'm not the best self promoter but I've been able to attract a diverse group of listeners, and I'm so grateful to each and everyone one. Thank you for joining me on this journey of bees and chickens and dirt and wildlife! 🙌 #homesteadhensandhoneypod #beekeepingpodcast #5kdownloads! #gratitude https://www.instagram.com/p/CPBLjuZHv7w/?utm_medium=tumblr

[homesteadhens]

New episode of the podcast is up! Learn the full story of Ginny the guinea fowl hen's adventures, as well as some facts about guineas that might help you decide whether they are a good fit for your homestead or farm. I start the episode with some hive updates (package woes, installing a new package in a top bar hive, how my queens are getting on, etc), and encourage you to listen to episode 101 of @thehivejive podcast, where John talks about the beautiful tradition of 'telling the bees' (and shares a personal loss; please send him some love! ❤️). Last pics are me sprawled out with my whole pack because why not? That's where you'll find me most days! Getting some puppy snuggles. 😘 #homesteadhensandhoneypod #homesteading #hivejivepodcast #beekeepingpodcast #honeybees #guineafowl #ginnytheguinea (at Portage Lakes, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO0aL6LnTIt/?igshid=1gllak8hzqlpf

[homesteadhens]

Episode 44 is live! This ep covers chapter 10 & the Epilogue of #honeybeedemocracy by #thomasseeley I also talk about making a nucleus colony, culling drone comb, chicken news, and what happened with sweet Luna last week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! 🐝 #homesteadhensandhoneypod #homesteading #beekeepingpodcast #bookreview #biology #chickenkeeping #luna #puppylove (at Portage Lakes, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/COQpTzCHpi0/?igshid=1lld4cx20i45m

[homesteadhens]

New episode of the podcast is live! Cracking on with my #honeybeedemocracy review, I discuss chapter 9, which is all about comparing the decision making mechanisms of a honeybee swarm to that of visual based decisions in a monkey brain. Yes, really! Tune in to hear all about it, as well as some updates from my homestead and hive. 🐝 #homesteadhensandhoneypod #beekeepingpodcast #bookreview #thomasseeley #honeybees #biology https://www.instagram.com/p/CNsP_lSnMei/?igshid=upqh43nsn48q