Thanks alot for all the tips! As for the foundation it smells like wax and has a feeling like it's already coated it in. I'll double check with Barnyard Bees if they coated them or not.

Okay I'll give one a try without the wire. Though watching Barnyard Bees YouTube videos, where I got them from use wires in their starter strips.

Hah! I got a full bee suit, a one piece. But I'll probably tape up the legs to the boots to minimize that. Sounds painful!

I plan on making posts on the bees as I go along. I'll mention you in the post if I have any questions. Glad to know someone out there with knowledge as this is all new to me.