[anne cohen]

Thanks for your response.
!. Of course I would wear protective clothing. I grew up on the farm and am familiar with many kinds of animals, just not bees. I’m aware of the dangers in a “general” way but yes, I’d never mess with the bees without protective clothing! My point in mentioning the chickens was in the context of my commitment to learning the right way to care for any animals under my care, including the bees.
2. I would want a natural approach, not purchased bees but feral bees. I’m glad to hear you are a proponent of this approach.
3. I am babysitting my 3 and 4 year old grandsons all of Sunday, unfortunately.
Would love to come to another meeting.
4. I do not know why the bees left. I don’t believe that Liz knows either. This was apparently years ago.
5. I joined HoneyLove today
5. if it is illegal to keep bees in LA County, then we should not proceed to do so, right? I’m not interested in being ticketed or fined. What’s up with people keeping bees in LA if it’s illegal? I should know the answer to this question prior to moving any further with this idea.

Thanks so much,
Anne

[anne cohen]

I also found this site quite informative: http://www.bushfarms.com/bees.htm

Anne

[anne cohen]

Hi and thanks for your response. I tried to insert information on the registration but it kept saying the site wouldn’t accept html coding, which I wasn’t doing so, in order to expedite registration I had to skip that part. Answers to your questions:

If your housemate kept the bees, did you have instruction in beekeeping?
No, I just moved in about a year ago and there were no bees. I’m delighted to learn about bees, just as I’ve learned how to keep our backyard chickens.

What happened to the previous bees?
I do not know. My understanding is that they “just left”

Have you a suit or protective clothing and basic beekeeping tools?
Lisabeth does, yes

Have you gone to the HoneyLove meetings or MoorPark teaching site?
Lisabeth has been a member of a local bee group; again, this is new to me and I have not yet done so. I found a group but they meet on Monday evenings, which is already booked for me.

Do you have someone more advanced to mentor you?
Only Liz and the internet. Would love to have a mentor!

Have you done some self-education on beekeeping technique?
Via internet and reading http://www.idiotsguides.com/home-and-garden/sustainable-living/beekeeping-101-choosing-best-place-for-your-hives/

[anne cohen]

Susan, it’s too late for me to take those bees, obviously, but we live in Culver City and have 2 empty hives. Housemate has had bees previously, but I have not.

If you come across someone looking to home some bees, please let me know. I’m at 845-901-5885 call or text.

Thank you,
Anne

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