Bees, so many bees!

sbhkma · Jan 7, 2015

Being allergic to bee stings, you have my sympathy! I don't know what I would do if I had a similar situation. I don't hate or fear bees, as I know they're not going to sting me unless I cause harm or distress and I know how beneficial they are. But I sure would be terrified to find that many bees around my chicken coop!

Kadjain · Jan 25, 2015

WOO HOO the trucks are back!

JCaseyHammond · Mar 9, 2021

21hens-incharge said:
Just a thought...
I have a neighbor less than 1/2 acre from my coop. He keeps bees. When he first started with the bees they would swarm my coop as well. Turns out they were just looking for water.
I put a birdbath with pebbles in a shady spot not far from the coop and they went to it readily. They quit with the coop within a day or two. I keep it full of clean water the same as I clean the chicken water, twice a day. No more bees in the coop and the neighbor brings me honey.

This is the solution. Discuss with the neighbor to figure out what the livestock needs, then together figure out how to supply the need.

Do animals have any concept of human imaginary borders?

Animals whose needs are not being met will forage and migrate until satisfied. If they lack the foraging instinct or are trapped in their enclosures, they may die which is a loss.

Observe the animals and meet their needs. It’s that simple.

swampfox440 · Mar 9, 2021

Start your own hive by setting up a bait hive with Swarm Commander as bait . I am pretty sure you may enjoy the Honey ,There are a lot of educational resources out there ! The bees are in trouble in the US from diseases . I do understand your situation . No simple solution .