We have been wanting bees for quite some time now. After all, who doesn't love fresh, local honey? My family just can't get enough. Thankfully, we were able to get started with an established hive. And, as with everything else on our growing little homestead, attaining these bees was quite different than you might think. The only vehicle we had to transport them in was, you guessed it, our minivan.
It was just over an hour long drive, so we 
wanted to ensure that the bees stayed where they belonged. My guys were on the mission. They properly closed up the hive after dark, then used a tight mesh fabric to keep them all together in the chance that some of the bees got out. Where there's a will, there's a way!
Since it was so dark, and a storm was about to hit, they placed the bee in a temporary spot. However, we can only move the bees a little at a time (3 feet to be exact) unless we are moving them onto another land all together. I think at this point, we have now moved them about 3 times, a few feet at a time.
wanted to ensure that the bees stayed where they belonged. My guys were on the mission. They properly closed up the hive after dark, then used a tight mesh fabric to keep them all together in the chance that some of the bees got out. Where there's a will, there's a way!Since it was so dark, and a storm was about to hit, they placed the bee in a temporary spot. However, we can only move the bees a little at a time (3 feet to be exact) unless we are moving them onto another land all together. I think at this point, we have now moved them about 3 times, a few feet at a time.
We live in south central Oklahoma, which means lots of storms and high winds. Not only that, they also share a field with some cows that frequent the path. Needless to say, there are a few good reasons to make sure our hive is secure. We started out with just a few cinder blocks, then we strapped them down. This last time we added a metal frame to give them a little more stability.
To say that I am enjoying having bees is an understatement. At first I really just thought I'd be letting my guys handle them and bring me all the goods. But I'm realizing that I find it quite relaxing to visit the hive.
Yes, we are properly suited up...at least mostly. At the very least we are fully clothed and use a bee hat and veil.
I can't wait for our first harvest! Our bees have been quite busy. They seem to be thriving. We plan to add a few more hives as soon as we can. And, as is common on our little homestead, we will use every single bit of honey, wax, propolis, and anything else we can from our busy bees.
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