I have a bees nest in my attic, they've been there since late summer, producing combs of honey but not overly bothering us living below.
A few weeks ago as the temperature dropped and they became virtually inactive, I went for a little shufty and managed to break part of a comb off and brought it downstairs, the honey was very clear and dripping all over the place, tasted great!
I'm wondering if it would be possible to take the nest and put it into a hive (of sorts) and keep the bees, harvesting a little honey once in a while, but more for the enjoyment of it.
As usual, its not something I want to spend loads of money on and I'd be willing to make a hive (seen some "Top Bar" hives on Youtube) but what are the peculiarities that I need to be aware of if I started down this route?
Anyone got any advice they could pass on?
Cheers
Ogri the trog
A few weeks ago as the temperature dropped and they became virtually inactive, I went for a little shufty and managed to break part of a comb off and brought it downstairs, the honey was very clear and dripping all over the place, tasted great!
I'm wondering if it would be possible to take the nest and put it into a hive (of sorts) and keep the bees, harvesting a little honey once in a while, but more for the enjoyment of it.
As usual, its not something I want to spend loads of money on and I'd be willing to make a hive (seen some "Top Bar" hives on Youtube) but what are the peculiarities that I need to be aware of if I started down this route?
Anyone got any advice they could pass on?
Cheers
Ogri the trog