After reading for almost a year on the subject, searching Craigs list for hives for sale (never found one), I finally broke down and ordered 2 bee hives, supplies and bees today. I should have my hives in a few weeks and the bees will be shipped in April or May depending on the weather.
You brave, brave woman! Not sure I could ever do bees, but I can admire you for doing them!
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HB..not brave here...just want the p[pollination and honey! I don't think I have ever been stung by a honey bee but I am sure that will change dealing with 1000's.
Deletei blame Pioneer Preppy too! we have ordered mason bees that come with little houses and should be getting them right around the same time as you. mason bees are pretty easy compared to honey bees. i will be looking to you Mamma for instruction, advice and help.
ReplyDeletebut damn that Pioneer Preppy!!!!!
your friend,
kymber
LOL kymber...yes, PP made it look so easy. Are mason bee's the one we call carpenter bee's? I will have to look those up! Good Luck with your bees.....I will look to you for advice as well....I don't know anything other than I want bee's!
DeleteYAY BEES!!!
ReplyDeleteYou will never BEE the same. Don't blame me when you get stung however and you WILL get stung.
Also my best piece of advice... Place the hives far enough away from the main outside work area as you can. They are not dangerous but after you do a complete hive inspection they will remember you and be pissy for a few days.
I had to do garden work in my veil last Summer.
PP...I am so excited to finally be getting bee's. Every time I was outside this weekend I was scoping out an area to put the hives when they get here. Still haven't decided but it will be far away from the garden and critter area as we are there a few times a day. We also have to consider Grandson has a four wheeler now and I would not want him riding around the bees.
DeleteUsed to have a couple hives and really enjoyed them. It's a lot more trouble these days though, with mites and all.
ReplyDeleteGS...I have read about the mites and the moths. I am hoping the benefits of having bee's will outweigh the trouble that may come.
DeleteLOL, I was wondering what the infection was. I beelieve I was caught by surprise!
ReplyDeleteLOL...Too funny Russell... I really was not looking to purchase a bad case of "hives" ;
DeleteBee-utiful
ReplyDeleteRob, It really will be a Bee-utiful sight to see bee's working the garden again and of course the golden honey will be even more Bee-utiful!
DeleteAfraid he infected me too. My girls should be here in April.
ReplyDeletedennis... I went to see if you had a blog so I could watch for pictures. I found beautiful furniture...Is that your web site? I wanted to order my first hives and then I'll figure out how to make my own. Good luck with your girls!
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