The world needs you to become a beekeeper
Have you ever wanted to keep bees and get free honey?
The first question everyone asks is…how do I get started? Where do I get bees?
Well there are 3 options and I’ll quickly explain each and the pros and cons:
- Purchase bees by mail – Many people do this, you’ll get a fully functioning hive with queen, ready to go. You just need a hive box and other supplies. The downsides are they are not adapted to your area, may not survive the stress of the new climate, and may have been exposed to toxic bee medications, fed sugar or corn syrup, etc. Expect to pay about $400 or more + shipping.
- Purchase bees from a local beekeeper – If you can find a beekeeper willing to sell a hive this is a better option than #1. However, the downsides remain the same–they are not adapted to your area, may not survive the stress of the new climate, and may have been exposed to toxic bee medications, fed sugar or corn syrup, etc. Prices will vary depending on the beekeeper.
- Catch a swarm! – In my opinion, this is the BEST OPTION! You will be finding bees local to you, they are not already an established hive, and best of all…..they are FREE!
So there you have it–my top 3 recommendations! Should you decide to catch a swarm I have created a free video to teach you how, as well as a PDF of the essential items you will need to do this.
This is EXACTLY how I started out, a brand new novice beekeeper. I had never kept bees in my life and it was all very easy to do. I’ve learned a lot since then! So you can learn from my experience and mistakes!
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