Today we received three packages of bees. Each package weighs three pounds, and at roughly 4,000 bees per pound, that’s about 12,000 bees! We’ve placed the hives at a produce farm, a vineyard and in a field across from our house.
We’ll upload pictures soon. If you are just getting started, let us suggest the archived webinar from Brushy Mountain Bee Farm on installing packages http://www.brushymountainbeefarm.com/Resources/Videos.asp
The process went just as smoothly for us as in the video, with one minor exception. Let me just say, make sure you moisten the bees good before dumping them in the hive. They are much calmer when you do.
Other helpful suggestions, make sure you have all your equipment ready – including the feeder and syrup, and your entrance reducer.
It is an exciting time and we are looking forward to the season. Follow along ands we’ll keep you posted as things progress.
