Comments on: Moving Bees

By: warren

warren — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:34:29 +0000

ETW – I hope the foundation stuff goes well too…holy cow have I seen a lot of people having work done lately…dang WV hills!

tipper and Kristen – bees are pretty easy once you get over the intimidation factor. Even that is mostly unwarranted if you take your time and use your head. You’ll get stung some but it’s not like you get eaten alive every time you go outside. We cohabitate with our bees very well and on a fairly small plot of land…

By: Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:11:00 +0000

Hi! I just found your blog via Chiot's Run. I'd like to have bees in the future and look forward to reading more. Thanks! .-= Kristin´s last blog ..DIY Laundry Supplies Part 1: Detergent =-.

By: tipper

tipper — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:14:59 +0000

Neat that the stuff-stuffed into the crack is necessary for them to reorient. I so want bees.
.-= tipper´s last blog ..Making Blackberry Jelly – The Old Time Way =-.

By: Evil Twin's Wife

Evil Twin's Wife — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:37:11 +0000

I hope you were all suited up for the relocation. I hope your foundation work goes smoothly. .-= Evil Twin's Wife´s last blog ..True Confessions III =-.

By: warren

warren — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:34:34 +0000

Emily – no kidding…good thing I wasn’t barefoot like I usually am!

farm mom – practice

Chiot’s run – it’s really not so bad…

YD – I surely do!

inadvertent farmer – most beekeepers are afraid to move their bees. Even our state inspector tells people to move them miles away. I have only ever moved them with the reorientation plan so I don’t really know first hand what happens if you don’t follow those rules…it probably doesn’t matter so long as most bees are in the hive when you do it…but I don’t want to chance it.

Ceecee – bees are pretty easy going…not really a hazard, esp if you have a little space…not much really. I have 3 on as little as 1/4 acre and they don’t bother the neighbors.

By: Ceecee

Ceecee — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:47:33 +0000

That is so cool. I had no idea they were so oriented to one place. Thanks for the tutorial. Maybe one day I'll actually be able to use the information. Could you be a husband whisperer too? Convince mine that bees are okay to have around the house? .-= Ceecee´s last blog ..Brain Drain =-.

By: inadvertent farmer

inadvertent farmer — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:44:51 +0000

We’ve moved many a hive and so far have not had any return to their previous position. Somehow it doesn’t surprise me that you talk to your bees…Kim
.-= inadvertent farmer´s last blog ..Sister to Sister…Gardens of Contrast =-.

By: YDavis

YDavis — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:30:32 +0000

No but seriously, do you really talk to your bees? .-= YDavis´s last blog ..This Week =-.

By: Chiot's Run

Chiot's Run — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:20:01 +0000

Very interesting. I hope I never have to move our hives. .-= Chiot's Run´s last blog ..Making Pickles =-.

By: farm mom

farm mom — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:05:36 +0000

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing, warren. Now just how does one buzz and whisper at the same time?