Well, it all depends on where you live and what your bees are like.
 
I've had up to 1,000 (one thousand) hives in the home yard and all kinds of
people coming and going without incident -- including kids.
 
However, if you have read Andy's recent anecdotes, you'll know that there
are some geographical regions where the gentlest bees get pretty raunchy.
 
Allen
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard H. Glassford II <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: August 19, 1997 6:21 PM
Subject: bees and kids
 
 
 
>Hello,
>
>Maybe some of you could help me.  I have a small orchard and a fairly
>large garden.  I would like to have one bee hive in the back yard but I
>have 5 small children from the ages 4-13 that play in the back yard.
>You all are the experts. Many of you have had bees for a very long time.
> What would be your advice.  My nightmare is my kids and dogs will be
>attacked.  If stung are their drugs I should have around the house that
>I could give to the kids if they are allergic?   I am new to the list
>and have enjoyed reading the posts.
>
>Thanks, Rich