Bee Pollen

The Wonders of Bee Pollen Within the latter half of the past century, bee pollen has become known as a miracle food, restorative in its properties and therapeutic in a variety of forms from powder to capsules. This bee pollen is rich in vitamins and minerals that are essential to a health life such as calcium, thiamin, manganese, zinc and vitamins K, A, B, E, C and D. Proteins, important amino acids, carotenoids, unsaturated fatty acids and essential oils also count in this type of pollen. What Exactly is It? Now that you know what bee pollen has in it, you should know that this pollen is not produced by the bee itself. Instead, it is the granules of pollen that are collected... Read more »

Tips For Caring For Your Yorkshire Terrier

Consider the many aspects of breeding before you choose to do Yorkshire Terrier breeding for yourself. Before you choose this option you want to carefully consider what can happen since there are many things that can and do go wrong with breeding dogs. The most important step is to carefully consider your Yorkshire Terrier. Do you know what the specific breed standards are, do you know if your dog has any specific faults and do you know exactly how these faults can be transmitted through genes to the offspring? Both the male and female breeding partners need to have bacteria cultures and brucellosis tests done before breeding in order to help reduce the infections transferred during breeding. Before breeding it is also important to have the dogs thoroughly checked... Read more »

Grooming Tips For Your Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is the tiniest dog known to man today and also the oldest. History points to the fact that the Aztecs bred this dog exclusively for royalty, though the ancient breed was slightly larger than the present one. This dog is a cute diminutive dog categorized as a Toy breed and weighs six pounds or less. It has an exquisite looking face with a sharp muzzle and slightly bulging intelligent eyes crowned by two extra large and pointed ears. Its coat is either short or longhaired. Grooming your Chihuahua is not a big deal mainly because it is so small. Besides, these dogs are basically indoor animals so there is very little chance for them to get messy. The short hair is easy to manage with a simple brushing every alternate day or so, while the long hair needs a bath once every two to three months. Other areas... Read more »

A Big Bee House

Making a Simple Bee House A nest of bees is a natural way to pollinate garden plants. Bees are very useful insects to have in the garden and providing them with a simple homemade bee house can be beneficial for you and your garden. If you are committed to an organic style of gardening then a homemade bee house is the perfect tool to make your gardening more eco friendly. You can of course buy the same thing at a home gardening store but it costs more. Depending on the type of bee you want to attract there are different types of houses you can create. You will probably find the materials around your house quite readily. Orchard Mason Bees If you want to make a bee house for orchard mason bees then the process is very simple.... Read more »

What You Can Expect With Rottweiler Dogs

Most Rottweiler dogs that are abandoned are not bad dogs. It’s that their owners did not take the time to learn basic Rottweiler information about care, feeding and exercise needs before taking one on. Rottweilers have been one of the most popular breeds of dogs in America for about thirty years, and not for the right reasons. Some people think sticking a Rottweiler in their yard makes for cheap home protection. Rottweiler dogs need attention, purpose and activity much in the same way a pony or a horse does. Rottweilers were bred to run about all day, protecting his master’s farm and property. They were also bred to look very intimidating, but to be gentle with the people he is charged to protect. A lot of that weight is due to the size of their hearts - well, not really, but they seem to have huge... Read more »

The Siberian Husky Dog: Playful And Affectionate

The Chukchi tribe from northeastern Asia first bred Siberian Husky purebred dogs as sleigh dogs. In the year 1909, huge numbers of these dogs were brought to Alaska for the purpose of competing in the All Alaska Sweepstakes race. The Alaskan dog drivers then came to know the abilities of these dogs. In 1930, these dogs had earned the recognition for the breed from American Kennel Club (AKC). Following this recognition, the Siberian Club of America was founded in 1938. The Siberian Husky dogs have a distinct personality that combines both warm gentleness with exuberant playfulness. The gentle behavior of the Siberian Husky can be traced back to Chukchi’s times since they bred these dogs with high self esteem, considered them as a part of the family and egged on their children to play with... Read more »

Bee Species

Different Bee Species There are actually quite a few different bee species out there in the world these days, and in fact there exist nearly 20,000 types of bees which can be recognized by observing the type of hive they have, the social characteristics they portray, their behavior and other key features. Bumblebees One of the most common and well known bee species is the bumblebee. They are large and hairy, and generally colored yellow and black. The colonies can flourish for many years if they are in the right environment, which would be tropical areas. They typically live in deserted holes that have been made and left by rodents and other small animals, and they can thrive in temperate areas in North America. Carpenter Bees Another bee species that most people are aware of is the carpenter bee.... Read more »

Bee Keeping for Beginners

Bee Keeping As Business Or Fun Bee Keeping is the practice of maintaining honey bee colonies in hives. A beekeeper is also called an apiarist and he keeps bees so that he can collect honey and beeswax. Sometimes beekeepers keep bees for sale to other beekeepers. The place where Bee Keeping is done is called an apiary. Hobby Since honey bees are one of the most popular and economically beneficial insects they are commonly kept in apiaries in the United States. Though many beekeepers make a living by Bee Keeping, most of them are hobbyists. They just have a few hives and are simply fascinated by these insects... Read more »

Treating a Bee Sting

Effective Bee Sting Treatments A bee sting can be deadly for those who have allergic reactions to it. Other than that there are many different kinds of bee sting treatments that a person can apply after being stung. There are many different kinds of bees and wasps that sting people, many of these insects have stings that can be retracted while some others leave their stingers on the people they sting. Remedies For Stings A bee sting treatment may not be needed especially if the person has little reaction to the sting. The usually reaction to a bee sting is reddening of the skin and some localized pain in the direct area of the sting. Other symptoms that may require bee sting treatment... Read more »

Bee Swarm

Why Bees Swarm Every now and then, you hear about a bee swarm and wonder what makes them do it. Disruptive Bee Swarms In Little Rock, Arkansas, one spring, a swarm of bees estimated to be about 7,000 strong forced a hospital emergency room to shut down. A beekeeper was called to vacuum up the bees and take them away. The ER was closed to protect patients and visitors who might be allergic to bee stings, whether they know it or not. In Redondo Beach, California, the Fire Department reported that it receives and responds to about... Read more »