Timberwind Farm
See what all the buzz is about
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
- Does Timberwind farm benefit from the hive hosting program? Yes! we get to meet new interesting people every year. as far as profit goes, it is very minimal. our main yards have many hives making it more feasible to take care of at once. Travelling between our rental yards is time consuming and actually more labour intensive.
- Why do you offer Hive hosting? we offer this program as a way for you to enjoy the benefits of beekeeping without the commitment of maintaining the hives yourself, we take care of every aspect and all the costs involved, which at times can amount to more than the hive rental but those are the risks that WE take. Colony loss is always a big worry, bees can swarm, abscond(leave the hive completely) they can be overwhelmed by varroa mites (which require treatment at least 3 times per season) Bears love honey and bee larvae! There is a long list of other disease and pests which can decimate a hive in a short time so we always need to fully inspect each hive and be proactive in preventing these things. It's not just about dropping off the hive and leaving them to do their thing until fall, if we did there is a 90 percent chance that the hive will be empty when we return.
- So what is included in the price? Delivery and set-up, travel time between rentals, treatments for mites and other pests(organic) Time spent educating renters as they typically want to know all about beekeeping. Honey extraction, filtering, bottling(plus the cost of bottles), time spent registering your property with omafra which is a requirement under the Bee Act.
- How much honey does a hive produce in a season? This depends a lot on the weather, early spring with warm temps throughout and into the summer with just enough rain to keep the nectar flowing can allow a colony to produce up to 120 pounds of honey(some have produced more for us). Hive placement is also crucial, hive health(especially queen health) is also a big factor. Poor weather has the opposite effect and your hive may only produce 60 pounds or even less.
Bee Facts
Bee Facts
If bees earned minimum wage, a jar of honey would cost $182,000
One worker bee produces only 1/12 (one twelfth) of a teaspoon of honey in its lifespan.
Honeybees communicate with each other by dancing
Keep it natural
Keep it natural
Keep it natural, plant as many native species of wild flower as possible, limited to the space you have. At all cost, avoid the use of pesticides and herbicides, try leaving the dandelions alone until they are finished blooming, they are one the first foods for the bees.
Birdbaths aren't only for the birds, bees love to get a drink on hot summer days.
From The Hive
From The Hive
We have many various size jars of honey available including Comb Honey. Our honey is 100% natural, raw and unpasteurized. You may ask if our honey is Organic?, this is a tough one! we do our best to place our hives in an area with little to no conventional farming. we cannot control where the bees fly nor can we control who uses chemicals on their plants or crops, therefore it is almost impossible to find true organic Honey. We are always looking for natural spaces far from commercial farms to place our hives. If you have space and would like to host a hive or two, please contact us to discuss options.
Pollination Services
Pollination Services
Do you have an orchard, vineyard or an organic farm?
Why not let our bees do the pollinating. for a minimal cost we will drop off the hives In the spring and gather them up in the fall. we take care of every aspect to ensure our bees are healthy and well taken care of, you will also receive a percentage of honey after harvest.