Thanks TF
OK, but your loss. Cow pies really do work well, incredibly well. But if you stick with shavings, be sure to keep adding more fuel. No smoke = big problems. Any idea what the night fliers were?
Robin,
That is a 100% local and hive-specific. We've already been harvesting for a month down here. This is a question for your local mentor. You also need to consider the condition of each individual hive. Some are more productive and ready to take the honey, others struggle and need everything they have. Different regions also need to leave different amounts of honey for their colonies to survive the local winter.
Robin,
That is really cheap, both you and the market. But it varies across the country.
First, you need to stop using the term 'pint' / 'quart'. You need to measure it in weight.
Your 'pint' is more than one pound. 1 lb sells for $12 by me. 2 lbs (less than the quart) sells for $20. The smaller the jar size, the better your $/lb. Many people sell 8 oz or 6 oz bears.
Again, ask your mentor. Local prices vary. But everyone goes by weight.
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