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minecolonies:apiary

Apiary / Beekeeper

The Apiary is where the Beekeeper breeds bees and harvests honeycombs or honey bottles.

Overview

The Beekeeper works inside the Apiary, caring for bees and collecting either honeycombs or honey bottles (your choice via the building’s settings).

Hut Levels & Capacity

Apiary Level Max Hives Careable
1 1
2 2
3 4
4 8
5 16

Notes

  • Use the hive tool (in the Apiary GUI) to assign hives for the Beekeeper to manage.
  • Ensure hives are placed first—even if the Beekeeper is requesting them—and selected via the tool.

Interface

Main Tab

  • Header
    • Building name & level
    • Rename (✎) tool
    • Assigned worker display
  • Controls
    • Manage Workers (manual/automatic hiring)
    • Recall Worker
    • Build Options (create/upgrade/repair)
  • Request System
    • Pickup Priority (1–10 or disable Courier visits)
    • Request Pickup Now
  • Footer
    • Info button (?)
    • Inventory button (access storage & racks)
    • Chest icon (view stored items; highlights on tooltip)

Minimum Stock Tab

  • Set items for the Apiary to maintain a minimal stock level

Settings Tab

  • Breeding toggle (on by default)
  • Honey Output toggle (choose between honeycombs, bottles, or both)

Flowers List Tab

  • Select which flowers the Beekeeper will request and use for breeding
    • Features search field and “Reset to default” button

Hive Tool Tab

  • Gives you the hive tool for selecting which hives the Beekeeper cares for
    • Right-click a hive to select or deselect it
minecolonies/apiary.txt · Last modified: by paul