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The '''beekeeping industry''' is an agricultural process that involves farming [[honey bee]]s in built [[hive]]s to produce [[honeycomb]]s and [[royal jelly]], the former of which is further processed into [[honey]] and [[wax]]. The primary skill and labor used in the industry is beekeeping. | The '''beekeeping industry''' is an agricultural process that involves farming [[honey bee]]s in built [[hive]]s to produce [[honeycomb]]s and [[royal jelly]], the former of which is further processed into [[honey]] and [[wax]]. The primary skill and labor used in the industry is beekeeping. | ||
== Setup == | == Setup == | ||
=== Finding wild bees === | === Finding wild bees === | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:bee_keeping_preview.png|140px|right]]Wild colonies of honey bees must be present on the map. Since live [[vermin]] cannot be bought during [[embark]], wild bees are necessary to start beekeeping. Colonies of honey bees can appear in any [[Freezing#Climate|non-freezing]] land [[biome]], which excludes mountains, glaciers, and tundras. While they are common in places they appear ({{token|FREQUENCY|c|100}}), bees are not {{token|UBIQUITOUS|c}}, thus are not guaranteed to appear in every [[region]]. |
[[Bumblebee]]s cannot be used in beekeeping.<sup>[https://dwarffortress.mantishub.io/view.php?id=4003#c15306 [1]]</sup> They do possess their own version of honey, royal jelly, wax, and even mead, all of which are unobtainable in normal gameplay. | [[Bumblebee]]s cannot be used in beekeeping.<sup>[https://dwarffortress.mantishub.io/view.php?id=4003#c15306 [1]]</sup> They do possess their own version of honey, royal jelly, wax, and even mead, all of which are unobtainable in normal gameplay. | ||
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Hives can be built ({{k|b}} -> {{k|o}} -> {{k|f}} -> {{k|h}}) on any hard surface, both indoors and outdoors. Only beekeepers can haul and place hives. | Hives can be built ({{k|b}} -> {{k|o}} -> {{k|f}} -> {{k|h}}) on any hard surface, both indoors and outdoors. Only beekeepers can haul and place hives. | ||
− | [[Tile attributes]] affect honey production. In order for hives to produce, they must be built adjacent to (or on) an above ground tile. Subterranean hives cannot produce anything, but can store colonies to be split later. Clicking on a hive will show whether it has "Outdoor access" or "No outdoor access" - relating to the above ground or subterranean attribute respectively. So long as hives are placed | + | [[Tile attributes]] affect honey production. In order for hives to produce, they must be built adjacent to (or on) an above ground tile. Subterranean hives cannot produce anything, but can store colonies to be split later. Clicking on a hive will show whether it has "Outdoor access" or "No outdoor access" - relating to the above ground or subterranean attribute respectively. So long as hives are placed above ground, they can be completely enclosed with constructions from outside while still creating products, allowing beekeepers to work safely at all times. |
== Hive management == | == Hive management == | ||
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=== Examining hives === | === Examining hives === | ||
− | + | Hovering the cursor near a hive in the building settings menu ({{k|q}}) will display: | |
* Which options have been set for that hive: | * Which options have been set for that hive: | ||
− | ** {{DFtext|Install colony when ready|7:1}} or {{DFtext|Do not install colony|7:1}}. | + | ** {{k|c}} {{DFtext|Install colony when ready|7:1}} or {{DFtext|Do not install colony|7:1}}. |
− | ** {{DFtext|Gather any products|7:1}} or {{DFtext|Do not gather products|7:1}}. | + | ** {{k|g}} {{DFtext|Gather any products|7:1}} or {{DFtext|Do not gather products|7:1}}. |
* Whether it has {{DFtext|Outdoor access|2:1}} or {{DFtext|No outdoor access|4:1}}. | * Whether it has {{DFtext|Outdoor access|2:1}} or {{DFtext|No outdoor access|4:1}}. | ||
* If the hive is {{DFtext|Ready to be split|2:1}} or {{DFtext|Not ready to be split|0:1}}. | * If the hive is {{DFtext|Ready to be split|2:1}} or {{DFtext|Not ready to be split|0:1}}. |