Learn how to make an apiary with bees in Minecraft and start beekeeping in your virtual world today.
Your own apiary in Minecraft is a fascinating project that will provide you with honey, honeycombs and give you peace of mind. After all, now in the virtual world there is a cozy place to which it is pleasant to return for a leisurely and meditative game. Let’s look at all the intricacies of creating a bee farm.
Where to find bees
In search of the fluffy workers, go to the flower forest – there, on oaks and birches, you can most often find their homes. Natural nests are also in sunflower fields, on plains and meadows. When searching, carefully examine the lower part of the tree crown – bees prefer to settle in the shade of foliage, away from prying eyes.
Transfer of nests and bees
To safely transport the nest to your territory, use a tool with the Silk Touch enchantment. Without it, the nest will collapse and the angry bees will attack you. If you destroy their home or attack one of the individuals, they will become angry and attack, their eyes will turn red.
How to create a beehive
To expand your apiary, you will need artificial hives. You can create a hive from three honeycombs and six any boards. Read more about getting honeycombs in our guide . Place the materials on the workbench according to the diagram or use the recipe book.
Organization of an apiary
Creating a cozy home for bees is a real art. For the apiary to work effectively, it is important not only to properly organize the space, but also to create comfortable conditions for the little workers. Place the hives at a height of 2-3 blocks above the ground – this will make it easier to collect honey. We wrote more about the methods of collecting honey in a separate guide .
It is necessary to create a flower meadow around the hives. It is better to use different types of flowers, distributing them within a radius of 5-10 blocks from the hives. This is the optimal distance for bees to work. Flowers can be planted on ordinary soil or grass, but to automate the process, we recommend using pots – this way you can control the pollination zone.
Collection of honey and honeycombs
Each hive or nest can house up to three bees at a time. They follow a strict routine:
- during the day they fly out to pollinate flowers;
- in the rain and at night they hide in their houses;
- After pollination they return home to produce honey.
The process of filling the hive with honey takes some time. When the hive reaches the maximum (level 5), its texture will change and dripping honey particles will appear. Then it’s time to harvest. Use scissors to get three honeycombs or an empty glass flask to collect the honey.
It is important to remember about safety – place a fire under the hive at a distance of no more than 9 blocks vertically. This will help to avoid aggression of bees when collecting the product.
If properly organized, the apiary will not only provide you with a stable supply of honey and honeycombs, but will also become a favorite place to relax. Watching the measured life of bees helps you relax after a busy day in the real world, and their peaceful buzzing creates a special atmosphere of coziness on your farm.
It is necessary to create a flower meadow around the hives. It is better to use different types of flowers, distributing them within a radius of 5-10 blocks from the hives. This is the optimal distance for bees to work. Flowers can be planted on ordinary soil or grass, but to automate the process, we recommend using pots – this way you can control the pollination zone.
Collection of honey and honeycombs
Each hive or nest can house up to three bees at a time. They follow a strict routine:
- during the day they fly out to pollinate flowers;
- in the rain and at night they hide in their houses;
- After pollination they return home to produce honey.
The process of filling the hive with honey takes some time. When the hive reaches the maximum (level 5), its texture will change and dripping honey particles will appear. Then it’s time to harvest. Use scissors to get three honeycombs or an empty glass flask to collect the honey.
It is important to remember about safety – place a fire under the hive at a distance of no more than 9 blocks vertically. This will help to avoid aggression of bees when collecting the product.
If properly organized, the apiary will not only provide you with a stable supply of honey and honeycombs, but will also become a favorite place to relax. Watching the measured life of bees helps you relax after a busy day in the real world, and their peaceful buzzing creates a special atmosphere of coziness on your farm.