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Natural Wood Shavings for Beekeeping, Smokers & Animal Bedding – 3 lb Bag

Natural Wood Shavings for Beekeeping, Smokers & Animal Bedding – 3 lb Bag

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Add versatility to your beekeeping supplies with our Natural Wood Shavings, conveniently packaged in a 3 lb bag for use around the apiary, farm, and homestead.

These wood shavings have a variety of practical uses, from helping manage moisture in beehives to providing fuel for your bee smoker.

Great For

  • Beehive Quilt Boxes: Use as a filling material to help absorb excess moisture inside your hive.

  • Winter Hive Insulation: Use in an appropriate quilt box setup as part of your winter hive management plan.

  • Bee Smoker Fuel: A convenient option for fueling your smoker. Always use safely and ensure the material is suitable for your smoker.

  • Animal Bedding: Suitable for certain small animals and poultry when the wood type and cleanliness are appropriate for the species.

Product Details

  • Product: Natural Wood Shavings

  • Package Size: 3 lb bag

  • Uses: Beekeeping, moisture management, smoker fuel, and select animal bedding applications

Whether you're preparing your hives for winter or stocking up on everyday beekeeping essentials, wood shavings are a useful addition to your supplies.

Available from Bitterroot Buzz Bees.

Note: Wood type and treatment status are not specified. Confirm that the shavings are untreated and appropriate for your intended use, especially around bees and animals.

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Calculate the perfect sugar-to-water ratio for feeding your bees

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Recipe

Sugar needed 1 gallons
Water used 1 gallons
Total syrup 2 gallons
Instructions: Heat water until warm (not boiling), add sugar gradually while stirring until fully dissolved. Allow to cool before feeding to bees.