Beekeepers? I know your out there.

[herbmama3-7]

We are looking to get our first hive this year, a top bar hive.

I just want to know if any mama's do this, and how does it go with kids around.

My kids are excited and I am excited to teach them. Anyone know where to get kid sized bee suits?

[Pepper44]

There's a recent thread discussing bees in the country living/off the grid section, did you see it?

I haven't convinced DH we can try bees yet, he's still adapting to the 30 chickens in our yard. But maybe bees are in my future...I hope!

[AutumnW]

I'm doing the same thing right now and just went to bee school yesterday! Although most of the 500 people there didn't know a thing about top bar hives I did meet a couple of old timers that live near me and are willing to be mentors. I would definately suggest getting in touch with your local beekeeping organization and trying to meet others near you that can help you learn.

There were lots of vendors and I did notice a company called Dadant had child sized bee suits with them.