2 Day Hive Check

Day 1: We had just a couple of goals for this hive check, other than the general check; one was to transfer the Miller Queen split to an 8-frame hive, the other was to add brood boxes to Dill and Hannah's split.

Chicken Feeder

Finally finished the chicken feeder I started before the nest box. It is based on this design from Farm Folly: http://wp.me/pHdIL-PQ

I used 1x instead of 2x lumber in the construction, and it seems plenty strong enough, esp since I tend to over build everything. Used the Kreg Jig to attach the front angled panel, quite the handy tool.

The feeder holds a full 50lb bag of feed, very handy, and has a lid that can be locked at night so racoons and other critters can't raid it, esp since the barn is so open.

Nest box

Finished the new nest box for the chickens. Now we just need to get rid of all the random boxes they have been laying in, in the barn. I like easter egg hunts, but not every day.

The plans came from Storey publishing. If I had to do it over I would make it about 3"-4" shorter. The boxes are just to open, chickens prefer something more enclosed. I added a piece of plywood under the roof edge to remedy that.

The box is mounted with a French cleat for easy removal for cleaning and/or relocation.

Clover

You know you're a beekeeper when your daughter OFFERS to mow the lawn, and you say no because the bees are foraging the clover.