How do you get the bees to all slowly move inside? Is it because you put the queen there. Sorry, I'm still learning a lot because I want to own bees soon. I just keep seeing videos on YT of people who film pounds of bees moving in by themselves and I don't know how you guys do it.
Check your local yellowpages for beekeeping supplies, or a google search on beekeeping forums. One of the best ways to get involved is to find someone in your area who aleady keeps bees. It's quite a gentle hobby once you get past the initial fear.
I opened the hive for the first time after waiting a week. They've built out the ten frames of foundation already. I'm going to add a second deep brood chamber this week to encourage their continued growth.
How do you get the bees to all slowly move inside? Is it because you put the queen there. Sorry, I'm still learning a lot because I want to own bees soon. I just keep seeing videos on YT of people who film pounds of bees moving in by themselves and I don't know how you guys do it.
nousernameideasleft 2 years ago
The bees follow the queen. Once she's inside the others will follow. It's amazing to watch!
LETCA 2 years ago
can you suggest and good books on the subject....i want to start my own hive
bloodylover101 3 years ago
Check your local yellowpages for beekeeping supplies, or a google search on beekeeping forums. One of the best ways to get involved is to find someone in your area who aleady keeps bees. It's quite a gentle hobby once you get past the initial fear.
LETCA 3 years ago
thankyou :)
bloodylover101 3 years ago
This makes me wanna have bees for security instead of dogs :)
Grunts4Life 4 years ago
They're actually quite gentle once they're established. But, like a barking dog, most people are afraid of them.
LETCA 4 years ago
I opened the hive for the first time after waiting a week. They've built out the ten frames of foundation already. I'm going to add a second deep brood chamber this week to encourage their continued growth.
LETCA 4 years ago
Good job on capturing the swarm - hope you get lots of honey from those girls!
Lbart09 4 years ago
Most people are surprised to see how fast the bees will move into a new hive. They practically flow into the entrance.
LETCA 4 years ago