[–] NotFamous ago (edited ago)
Protective gear is cheap- I'm talking like 15 bucks for a bug/mosquito suit - 50 for a bonified bee suit. It's important to note that bees are much less aggressive than you think, as I often inspect the hives (unstack the boxes and pull out bits of the hive to look for infestations/dissease/the like) in a teeshirt and shorts. The hives themselves can be expensive if you don't build them yourself (About 400 for a complete hive for me). I can't speak for myself as I haven't harvested this year (First year), after the first year of harvesting I've heard many beekeepers make half to all of their expenses back in one year.
[–] kjelle [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I've never actually heard of anyone that keeps bees not only for their honey but also for their survival. It must feel good to be able to compare yourself to Morgan Freeman.