The new bee colony seems to be happy as can be in the hive. When I peeked at them yesterday there was 2 good signs... There were lots of returning bees loaded with pollen on their little bodies and legs. Also the colony had spread out across the first few bars and it looks like some honeycomb is starting.
Exciting!
These little guys seem unbelievably docile right now, you can walk right up and peek in the observation window, listen to their buzzing, watch them work, and they don't even seem to notice. I hope they stay this friendly.
The only slightly scary sign is the chickens seem to have found the hive. There were quite a few chickens hanging out under it searching for food. I suspect any low flying bees make great chicken feed! Survival of the fittest in action?
Follow along our adventure as we make the transition from corporate city life to the world of natural farming. Each day brings a new experience and brings us to a deeper understanding about the life and spirit that made America great. At our farm we do our best to give the animals we raise a natural, free, happy, stressfree lifestyle. Our mission is to learn and share how to manage a farming operation that is both profitable and humane.
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