I Have Hundreds Of Bees Feeding On My Chicken Feed Why? What Kind Of Bee? Will TheY Sting Or Hurt My Birds? How Can I Get TheM To Go away
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They are not collecting the feed as a replacement for nectar they are collecting it as a replacement for pollen. There is a difference. They aren't looking for sugar they are looking for protein. They will not likely move along in a couple of days. They are also not likely a swarm. A swarms job is not to forage but to find a new home. It's also to early in the year for swarms. That of course will depend on where you live but I believe the op was from the ne. Unless you know exactly where the bees are coming from calling a beekeeper won't be helpful. It's more likely that they are coming from some bodies hive. Bees can fly up to three miles away from their hive. When do you normally see trees or flowers blooming in your area?