This beekeeping thing is endlessly cryptic.
Take yesterday, for example, when bees from the Ann Hive swarmed TWICE and yet due to a clipped queen, remain stuck in our backyard.
Alex tells the dramatic tale of exodus and return…
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I am glad we are not the only ones who find this whole beekeeping thing…. well…. cryptic! Our story can be found on my wife’s blog today. http://chiotsrun.com/2009/07/07/crazy-new-beekeepers-split-their-hive/