Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New listings
New media comments
New resources
New calendar events
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Calendar
New events
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Classifieds
New listings
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Reply to thread
Menu
Install the app
Install
Forums
New Zealand Beekeeping Forums
New Zealand Beekeeping Questions
Top Bar Hive for beeswax production?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Welcome to NZ Beekeepers+
Would you like to join the rest of our members? Feel free to sign up today.
Sign up
Message
<blockquote data-quote="tommy dave" data-source="post: 5454" data-attributes="member: 25"><p>In terms of beeswax production, you might want to look into how much beeswax you might expect from a beehive in a year - if you strip down the comb fully maybe up to a few kg? I don't remember how much i got out of a top-bar when i was using one and crush-and-straining to extract the honey, someone here should know though. At that stage, I was giving most of it away to a friend who was making balms and other similar salve type products, a little wax goes a long way!</p><p></p><p>I've seen beeswax down around $12 a kilo in bulk - not sure if that's at all useful? there is someone selling it in bulk on trade me for what looks like about $6 a kg.</p><p></p><p>regardless, beekeeping is fun. There are a few threads on this and the older nzbees forum that have heaps of advice on beekeeping using a topbar, and also how to minimise lifting requirements using langstroth hives.</p><p></p><p>adding a link to that trade-me ad, nothing to do with me: <a href="https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=3177571759&bof=IeKvai0U" target="_blank">Beeswax</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tommy dave, post: 5454, member: 25"] In terms of beeswax production, you might want to look into how much beeswax you might expect from a beehive in a year - if you strip down the comb fully maybe up to a few kg? I don't remember how much i got out of a top-bar when i was using one and crush-and-straining to extract the honey, someone here should know though. At that stage, I was giving most of it away to a friend who was making balms and other similar salve type products, a little wax goes a long way! I've seen beeswax down around $12 a kilo in bulk - not sure if that's at all useful? there is someone selling it in bulk on trade me for what looks like about $6 a kg. regardless, beekeeping is fun. There are a few threads on this and the older nzbees forum that have heaps of advice on beekeeping using a topbar, and also how to minimise lifting requirements using langstroth hives. adding a link to that trade-me ad, nothing to do with me: [URL="https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=3177571759&bof=IeKvai0U"]Beeswax[/URL] [/QUOTE]
Verification
What type of honey is New Zealand famous for?
Post reply
Forums
New Zealand Beekeeping Forums
New Zealand Beekeeping Questions
Top Bar Hive for beeswax production?
Top
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…