Ok, so like any new mother...
the "babies" have already scared me!
Easter Sunday...I woke up a little before 9
because I knew I needed to put icing on Pastor's Carrot Cake
and get to church early.
I know I've only had the "Babies" since Thursday
but ...anywho...I'm used to seeing them up and playing by the time I'm downstairs.
I peeked out of the mini-blinds in the kitchen...only to find...ONE BEE!!!
One little girl, walking around on the landing board...
every once in awhile flying up and about...but just ONE!
OMG, where are they? Did they decide to leave?
Did someone kill them? Did I kill them?
PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I tried to focus as ... I had to get to church ON TIME...
it's Easter...and it would be packed.
But...I just couldn't help thinking...Where are my "Babies?"
Finally...about 10 o'clock...I decided...I'm going in...
I'll hurry and put my gear on
(I know what you are thinking...why since you don't think they are there) ...
lit the smoker...climbed the steps to the deck...opened the hive...
silence...few bees on top...ok...this may not be bad...
Lifted the top lid to find...the "Babies" ... all huddled together trying to stay warm...
but this crazy lady has the lid off!!!
I researched it later to find out...
Honeybees only come out when the temperature is
approximately 57 degrees or warmer!
I wish I was a honeybee and only had to come out when it was 57 degrees or warmer! Living in Canada that would mean I would only have to leave the house for 5 months out of the year! lol
ReplyDeleteThat was quite a scare but at the same time a great learning experience for us all!
~good job Mama Bee
Thanks, Nicole! LOL...yes, I think we'll all need to come out a little more than 5 months out of the year...hahaaa. Thanks for enjoying the blog!
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