diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/beekeeping/beehive.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/beekeeping/beehive.dm
index ccdf3ac123..42474b6051 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/beekeeping/beehive.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/beekeeping/beehive.dm
@@ -185,6 +185,12 @@
 	RefreshParts()
 	update_icon()
 
+/obj/machinery/honey_extractor/examine(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+
+	if(Adjacent(user))
+		. += "It has [honey] units of honey in its storage tank."
+
 /obj/machinery/honey_extractor/power_change()
 	. = ..()
 	var/delay = rand(0,15)