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In the Brooder
Hi wonderful chicken peoples!
A hive of bees moved in near our chicken coop. The bees seem to be leaving the chickens alone but they don’t let me near the area anymore. yesterday one chased me away ( I was feeding my chickens) by repeatedly ramming it’s head into the back of my head and neck. A bee even chased me at night. im grateful that I have not been stung because I am severely allergic to bees.
the coop is too heavy for me to move.
apparently the local bee people are swamped. It’ll be at least another week before we can get the hive removed.
i Have another flock and coop that’s well away from the bees. I am considering the option of trying to rapidly integrate the two flocks. They are mellow-ish chickens. Orpingtons and EE. I’ve never integreated before but I’ve watched some YouTube videos on it.
Has anyone had a similar experience? I’d love to hear any ideas or input.
thank you!! Y’all are the best!
A hive of bees moved in near our chicken coop. The bees seem to be leaving the chickens alone but they don’t let me near the area anymore. yesterday one chased me away ( I was feeding my chickens) by repeatedly ramming it’s head into the back of my head and neck. A bee even chased me at night. im grateful that I have not been stung because I am severely allergic to bees.
the coop is too heavy for me to move.
apparently the local bee people are swamped. It’ll be at least another week before we can get the hive removed.
i Have another flock and coop that’s well away from the bees. I am considering the option of trying to rapidly integrate the two flocks. They are mellow-ish chickens. Orpingtons and EE. I’ve never integreated before but I’ve watched some YouTube videos on it.
Has anyone had a similar experience? I’d love to hear any ideas or input.
thank you!! Y’all are the best!