Hershell bought a small house that was next to his property with the plan of remodeling it and renting it out. It is a major gut job as the place was let to go to pieces. He has been working on it when he can and he discovered a honey bee colony in the back wall. He of course did not want to kill them and he knew I wanted a hive or two so we hatched a plan. Hershell use to keep bees so knows what he is doing but had long ago sold or knowing him given away the equipment. I went online and bought a hive and starter supplies and had the stuff shipped to his house. He put the hive together and painted it then the fun began.
The first time they scooped the bees they all returned to the house, apparently they missed the queen so he tried again last night and this time they are staying in the box.
Thought some of you might enjoy the pictures though Hershell will have to explain the details.




Notice Hershell has the protective equipment and did not get stung..his hired hand he left unprotected and got stung 3 times......and he wonders why he can't keep employees
The first time they scooped the bees they all returned to the house, apparently they missed the queen so he tried again last night and this time they are staying in the box.
Thought some of you might enjoy the pictures though Hershell will have to explain the details.
Notice Hershell has the protective equipment and did not get stung..his hired hand he left unprotected and got stung 3 times......and he wonders why he can't keep employees

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