I ORDERED MY BEES TODAY!!!
So I sent in my deposit for my 3# package of bees today; they'll be ready for pickup in early April. I can't wait! All I need to do now is finish painting the outside of the hive and we'll be all set to get started.
Just the thought of fresh honey makes me crave a cup of tea...or an english muffin...some plain yogurt...or fried chicken. Ok, stopping before I get too hungry here. But this is one more step to get us to our self-sustaining goal. And perhaps eventually we'll be able to sell honey from the house along with the eggs (and maybe even some pork)- added income is always welcome.
You can be sure, once these girls arrive, there will be plenty of pictures of yours-truly posted showing the newbie 'installing' the bees into their hive. It'll be great, and I'm sure we'll all be in for a good laugh.
picture borrowed from Endangered Bees
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I've read up on beekeeping because I love the idea of fresh honey and beeswax for candles, but I'm such a chicken when it comes to the potential for getting stung. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on being a novice beekeeper. Good luck to you! =)
I know how you feel, DA! I'm definitely not looking forward to the whole 'stinger' thing...but I've heard if you're careful you won't get stung (as much). ;)
Thanks for stopping over! Always nice to see some new faces! :)
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Dude I am totally siked for you! We are getting our's through our local beekeeper who orders them. We're gonna get two! AHHHH!! I am totally excited and can't wait! Pictures, pictures, pictures!!!
Hey EcoLife! Nice to see your smiling faces, again.
I am TOTALLY excited, too!! Ours are coming from a local beekeeper who orders a bunch as well. :) I wish we had splurged on two sets as you guys are doing- I hear that is a GREAT way to go!!
I can't wait to see your home-made hive. Have you gotten started on it yet? Spring is coming!! :)