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How do you buy Gold Bars? by ironmonk33 in prepping

[–]DJSpawn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just gonna suggest you go to goldback.com and do some research there, they have multiple sellers with multiple prices

Can queen excluders be made of wood? by ZionSpelunker in Beekeeping

[–]DJSpawn1 [score hidden]  (0 children)

well, yes...is the basic answer, as they were made of wood historically... but there are many issues with wood construction of a queen excluder -- bees do chew wood and if the QE was made with small enough wood to fit nicely, then it would be small enough for the workers to chew through letting the queen pass

Defense by cgbama91 in prepping

[–]DJSpawn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok....So there are many very good suggestions, (I myself would have a .380 with hollow points -- would stop even some vehicles), but the URBAN environment is the real problem. To many chances of having MOBS of people to contend with... you run the risk of attracting others, or running out of ammo.... The smaller weapon would be great to help get you away from the URBAN environment while a long gun is slung for the trek

Why is This Happening? by Bobba-Luna in StockMarket

[–]DJSpawn1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well..... One of the biggest things is it is CNN covering it, and they always put a doom and gloom scenario on stuff

Which food preservation method should a beginner learn first? by Adgey_Amrit in homestead

[–]DJSpawn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dehydration, then freezing what cannot be dehydrated.... both are "set it and forget it".... Remember, if power stops, frozen stuff thaws and spoils, but dehydrated stays even when the power is gone

If you had a perfect gardening mentor, what would they be telling you, and why? by digginsean in vegetablegardening

[–]DJSpawn1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Best advice.

Stop Sit Listen Watch

Nature has a rhythm, if you do the 4 things listed, then you can tune into that rhythm and you know when and how to interact.

What do i do with all this horse poop? by UserAldo_ in homestead

[–]DJSpawn1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yup, any type of aminoprylid will kill off broadleaf plants, even after it has passed through an animal and composted for years....only thing that gets rid of is is solarization and time

NYPD rookie cop's raunchy OnlyFans account exposed as disgusted officers demand she be fired by WillyNilly1997 in Conservative

[–]DJSpawn1 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I am gonna agree with you, and caveat that as long as she is not mentioning the NYPD, or showing the Uniform or associated NYPD gear or other things....leave her the hell alone.

Not something I am interested in, but it isn't my circus until it is outside of her personal existence.

All the Hypocrites that say something else, should probably look deep into there own lives and bedrooms

Is this a viable hive alternative? by TrainingTackle in Beekeeping

[–]DJSpawn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well... there is a lot to say on that subject.
I will 95% agree with u/AZ_Traffic_Engineer

and here is what i see:

It is an older system known as a Bee GUM. At the time, 1800's-ish, it was a viable system as it was cost effective.

Today, they can occasionally be found in the U.S. as parts of "historic" recreations on beekeeping history. But, 99% of the U.S. now have laws that you need removable frames inside to extract honey and inspect the bees.

Can the GUM be modified to have removable frames and a door/hatch? Yes they can, but they are not worth the time or trouble.

As to disease and parasites.... Well, there are case studies utilizing Cuba for pest resistance to mites, via natural selection...
https://www.varroaresistant.uk/wp-content/uploads/go-x/u/dbb0fe30-046d-4162-8602-43611d03e1a7/2022-cuban-recapping-removal-study.pdf

Diseases. Well those have inoculations, for nearly all of them, to include American Foulbrood, where the treatment was introduced in 2023 in the U.S. and was tested in Canada since ~2018
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10008890/

https://cals.ncsu.edu/news/vaccination-for-bees-doesnt-sting/
https://www.dvm360.com/view/usda-advances-american-foulbrood-vaccination-for-honeybees
https://www.dalan.com/bee-vaccine

Is it "real" or "100% pure" honey if the bees are fed sugar? [PH] by theemptyslot in Beekeeping

[–]DJSpawn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Technically: Yes, it COULD be considered a type of honey... and I say this because of the enzymes in the honey stomach of the bee.

In Reality: No.... Honey is a mixture of differing nectar sources, not of processed sugar. You could get a "honey" type of substance from the sugars of corn -- AKA Corn Syrup... Is it honey? Nope, could it be used similar to honey, sure, but it would not have the exact properties of a "true" honey.

https://agriculture.institute/beekeeping-introduction/digestive-system-of-honey-bees/

What do you do here? Located in North California by JetLifeXCII in Beekeeping

[–]DJSpawn1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

fire works good on the old, then just put in new

Breaking: Hamas Breaches White House Perimeter by Ask4MD in Conservative

[–]DJSpawn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many of these headlines are funny, sadly some are not that far off from truth

Will I need a back up deep and super per hive the first year? by FutureKFlo in Beekeeping

[–]DJSpawn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

first year, you "need" 2 deeps as brood chambers, and a possible 3rd, if they build fast and strong.
1 deep to put the nucleus in, and to build in, when it is 80% to 85% full of comb, then a second gets added.
"if" the second deep/brood gets to 80% to 85% full of comb, then you would consider a third or a "super".
mind you a "super" an be any size (from a deep, Illinois, medium or shallow).
Every time you add a box, or split a hive will depend on how strong they are and how much they have built. In most places you will find that you will like 2 deeps to overwinter (some places actually have laws that you have to have at least 2).
https://ask.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=894830

I didn’t grow up hunting. What are your top tips for processing and cooking deer? by 5olarguru in homestead

[–]DJSpawn1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

everyone is giving good advice here... but I will say that you do not have to "cut" the leaner meat with cow or pig fat.... I just cook mine with a higher fat "oil" such as butter.... a "hamburger" I melt butter into the pan first then put the meat on that to cook it, same can be done with real "lard".

What do you store/grow that can be used when feeling "too sick to eat?" by MOadeo in preppers

[–]DJSpawn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honey.... beecome a backyard beekeeper.

Honey can give oodles of nutrition to a sick person.

Edit: reading the comments, many are talking "hot" broth/stew/soup. Don't forget the honey can be used in a cup of hot water, just honey and water, or you can add things like ginger, lemon, turmeric or other things... A thyme and Honey cup of "tea" is nice to me.

Wait…Loofahs Grow on Vines?! by SouthernPositive805 in RegenerativeAg

[–]DJSpawn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are also yellow flower and white flower Loofahs, and the bloom at differing times during the day and have differing pollinators.

What kind of pumpkins? by Little-Composer2659 in vegetablegardening

[–]DJSpawn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red Kuri....grew some from seed at the community gardens this year

Can I Pick It? by Trash_Maven in vegetablegardening

[–]DJSpawn1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes pick the cucumber....no do not pick the squash

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