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How much time does a beekeeper spend on hive maintenance?

A Beginners Guide, Beekeeping Basics / /

Average Time Spent The average hobbyist beekeeper typically spends about 25 to 35 hours per year per hive on maintenance tasks[1]. This total includes time spent on regular inspections, managing swarming, checking for pests like mites, preparing equipment, and harvesting honey. For beekeepers with more hives, efficiency improves per hive, but total hours increase. For […]

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Beginner-Friendly Beekeeping Calendar – Essential Task Overview

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Here’s a beginner-friendly beekeeping calendar that overviews a beekeepers essential task throughout the year. Timing assumes a temperate Northern-Hemisphere climate. Nudge tasks 3-6 weeks earlier in warm zones or later in cold zones. Beekeeping Calendar Month Key Goal Absolute-Must Chores (First-Year Focus) January Keep colonies alive through mid-winter – Heft each hive; add fondant or

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