My honeybees arrive sometime this week. It’s a new experience for me and it can be overwhelming since I haven’t managed a beehive before but I do believe I’m prepared. I do have the knowledge about honeybees from the vast amounts of reading/research I’ve done on them over the years but that’s still not the same as having my own honeybees, you know?
The list of things that need to be done before the honeybees arrive is small. One thing I didn’t buy was long gloves, I’ve decided to make my own and will sew them after work today. This past weekend I waterproofed the outside of the hive with a clear oil based paint. Today is supposed to get into the high 80’s F so I’ll be painting the inside of the hive with the organic beeswax that I’d purchased. Of course, I’ll have to melt it first!
I’m so excited for you! Looking forward to the progress!
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@Jennifer, Thanks Jennifer, I’m hoping and praying that all goes well.
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Q – So excited to see/ hear your bee adventures!
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@curls and q, I’m looking forward to relaying them here as well. In addition to my packaged honeybees, I’m going to see if I can get some nucs (already established hives) from a local beekeeper.
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