For most of us, the day to install our new bees will be Saturday, April 10. Bees can actually be picked up at Glory Bee on the 9th, but there will be more help available for getting them into the hives Saturday.
I plan to drive out to Glory Bee about 9am Saturday to fetch bees in my vehicle and am happy to pick up anybody's bees if they ask. Anyone wishing to ride along and help is also most welcome!
Installing the bees is easy...especially if the hive is already setup, leveled, etc. in advance. When we distribute hives next week, hive hosters/keepers should set aside time to find a spot, get them setup and ready, etc. Choose a sunny spot, preferably facing east or south, not directly in front of a human traffic area.
If those with hives could please email amazonbees@gmail.com to let me know when it would be most convenient to bring bees by on Saturday, I'll try to work up a schedule. Since we have 10 hives to do, we'll have to be efficient! Also, please let me know if you'd like to join the bee crew doing the actual installation....it's fun and simple, albeit a little unnerving the first time.
Anyone with a conflict Saturday should try to let me know ASAP so that we can work around it.
Best regards,
David
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