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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: dpence on May 20, 2009, 12:21:23 PM

Poll
Question: How many would brave a bee beard?
Option 1: Never in my life votes: 4
Option 2: Maybe votes: 7
Option 3: Only for money votes: 4
Option 4: Absolutely votes: 11
Option 5: Been there done that got the T-shirt votes: 1
Title: Bee Beards
Post by: dpence on May 20, 2009, 12:21:23 PM
Just curious as to how many would be up to the challenge.  My wife thinks its a little wild.

David
Title: Re: Bee Beards
Post by: Bee Happy on May 20, 2009, 01:24:25 PM
certainly, as long as I get to wear swim goggles, a breathing mask,  ear plugs, and a noseclip; I watched video footage of a guy doing a beard and those were the areas the bees tried to crawl that made him uncomfortable.
but they're welcome to crawl all over my face (what isn't guarded with that stuff) and chest. No problem.
(I've never done it but the guy who sold me my 2 nucs has.)
Title: Re: Bee Beards
Post by: Scadsobees on May 20, 2009, 02:12:12 PM
I guess I don't see the point unless there is something that I'd get from it besides stings in internal cavities :shock:

I'm using up all my bravado raising 5 kids, don't have any leftover bravado for bee beards. :-D

Rick
Title: Re: Bee Beards
Post by: Brian D. Bray on May 21, 2009, 01:23:02 AM
You can do it with a package of bees if you like.  Just tuck the queen cage under your chin and dump out the bees.  You'll soon have a bee beard for the entire neighborhood to admire.  Just remember to shave and place the beard and queen in the hive.
Title: Re: Bee Beards
Post by: Jim134 on May 21, 2009, 04:34:10 AM
Go get the cotton balls and package of bees I will do it again for you. I give you a t-shirt for help me.



  BEE HAPPY Jim 134  :)
Title: Re: Bee Beards
Post by: dpence on May 21, 2009, 04:10:28 PM
I'm going to try it.  Figured I could post the picture on my bio page here at the college.  I have some intrigued colleagues...LOL.  Suddenly there is a great interest in apiculture.

David