Stain the wood (optional)
When the stain is completely dry, sanitize the jars and let them dry before inserting them upside down in the holes on top of the hive. Empty the combs into the jars to give the bees a head start.
Put the hive in a place where there isn’t direct sunlight, then release the bees into the hive
The experience of watching bees doing their job is unlike any other. Here’s a video that goes into details of what should be expected from the bees once you’re done setting up the hive.
