Biggest mistake new Beekeepers make!

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  • @OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY
    @OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY  8 місяців тому +160

    Horizontalhive.com
    Dont lose time and money beekeeping
    Love yall!❤

    • @mariatorres9789
      @mariatorres9789 8 місяців тому +20

      Q: Can't the gov be sued for spraying the skies, since they're killing bees?

    • @azoreanblue7906
      @azoreanblue7906 8 місяців тому +6

      Don’t agree !! They are essential for pollination . 💜

    • @azoreanblue7906
      @azoreanblue7906 8 місяців тому

      @@mariatorres9789it should there is no such thing has a safe quemical

    • @sheldon26815
      @sheldon26815 8 місяців тому +16

      Thanks Uncle Doug. Im North of you in Manitoba. Can you have this gentleman return for the lesson in harvesting. And Extreme winter know how tips? I had teachers like this growing up in the 80s. Straight up. That why Im great at building. Probally going to make my own box. Thank you for this video

    • @NonameNoname-lv4mj
      @NonameNoname-lv4mj 8 місяців тому

      ​Be sure to watch all of video. He encourages beekeeping. Just warning you of the scam about buying bees that are sold out of state​. The rest of the video is teaching you how to start beekeeping and catching your own swarm@@azoreanblue7906

  • @georgetaylor9154
    @georgetaylor9154 8 місяців тому +38

    I've found my bees actually winter very well on sugar syrup as long as the syrup has been dosed with the hive alive additive. In Maine, and haven't lost a " sugar syrup fed" colony over winter in years.

  • @mattstone9521
    @mattstone9521 8 місяців тому +248

    Doug, I found Dr. Leo through you 4 years ago. I have 6 colonies of bees as of 4/27/24. My equipment is homemade from Dr. Leo’s plans. Never buy bees. Start early. Thanks you so much.

  • @ruthannesnell1848
    @ruthannesnell1848 8 місяців тому +11

    I think it is wonderful that you, along with Dr. Leo, are teaching natural beekeeping methods that have stood the test of time. I am certain, like myself, many people did not have this knowledge, as it has been replaced over time. Catching swarms of local bees is the correct path. Why buy bees when you can go out and catch some already acclimated to our own area. It makes perfect sense. Please keep the beekeeping videos with Dr. Leo coming! Thank you so very much!

  • @jj01a
    @jj01a 8 місяців тому +8

    Bro. I've caught 5 wild swarms this spring. Many thanks to you and Dr. Leo. It's awesome. note:I've had huge success with swarm commander. I use shelving brackets as supports. works great. Blessings. Shalom

  • @leegraaf5312
    @leegraaf5312 23 дні тому +1

    Dr Leo we are Blessed having people like you an Doug i am from South Africa an every one knows how much i Love Doug i share his content wit all the people i know i also use my BEES for any joint pains on me an friends NOOO anti inflamortry imedication for us keep up the AMAZING info ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @quackersplatfarm
    @quackersplatfarm 8 місяців тому +12

    Where I live I never saw honeybees but I tried swarm traps anyway... no luck. I think because I'm so far from a town and I'm surrounded for miles and miles by a fir forest (for lumber production). I finally bought bees last year and they're doing good in the insulated layens hive. Thank you Dr Leo!

    • @Alkarasu
      @Alkarasu 8 місяців тому +5

      Well, if you never saw any bees or swarms it might mean that you're in luck and may actually exploit it for your benefit (and even some nice profit if it goes well). Due to your isolation, you'll be the only source of drones in the area, which means you can choose who your new queens mate with, and that would enable you to do some good selective breeding. Isolated places are naturally valued among beekeepers for that purpose.

    • @quackersplatfarm
      @quackersplatfarm 8 місяців тому +3

      @@Alkarasu I really like your perspective on my situation. Thank you!

    • @user00404
      @user00404 3 місяці тому

      it probably means you've got some gnarly pesticide use going on around you. if that's the case your bees will likely be dead soon

  • @Joeybagofdonuts76
    @Joeybagofdonuts76 12 днів тому +1

    Doing bees like Jeff Horchoff. I love it. If I ever start, this is how I'll be doing it.

  • @JeanneN3
    @JeanneN3 12 днів тому +1

    ty leaned more today

  • @GrammyMidwife
    @GrammyMidwife 8 місяців тому +34

    Buying bees is not a scam but free bees are always great! Overwintering successfully has more to do with the management practices and health of the bees than it does with bought vs caught honey bees. There are so many ways to manage bees and this is just one.

    • @gloriayoder5173
      @gloriayoder5173 8 місяців тому +3

      Well said!

    • @michaelmurphy7692
      @michaelmurphy7692 8 місяців тому +4

      I’ve had 2 swarms move into a vacant hive box. Both were very dangerous colonies. Must have been Africanize. No fun at all. My German Shepherd would not even want to go outside to the back yard. I’d be working in my garden 30’ away and would be getting stung for no reason. I had to work the garden in my bee suit.

    • @dylanroland3992
      @dylanroland3992 8 місяців тому +1

      Yes!

    • @thehiveandthehoneybee9547
      @thehiveandthehoneybee9547 8 місяців тому +2

      successful beekeepers never have to buy bees u see all the packages David Burns has in his vids but said he doesn't lose bees the lies come from all of the UA-camrs and they sell bees!!!

    • @user00404
      @user00404 3 місяці тому

      how often did you get stung? ​@@michaelmurphy7692

  • @jamesbarron1202
    @jamesbarron1202 8 місяців тому +27

    I’ve rescued 2 colonies last week. I feed mine a lot of sugar syrup when I catch a new swarm to build them up. They need it to build comb for the Queen to lay eggs and build up strong before winter hits. They do better in a big cluster. The second year I don’t feed them sugar. I’m in hot, dry Texas and once summer hits there’s very little food available for them.

    • @clwest3538
      @clwest3538 8 місяців тому +1

      And if you are beekeeping in the SW US - please double check the hive for 'friendly' bees; have heard of people catching Africanized bees .....

    • @jamesbarron1202
      @jamesbarron1202 8 місяців тому +6

      @@clwest3538 double check 🤣 I’m in my hives all the time. I was in them today. I think they’d let me know real quick when I’m doing my bee rescues.

  • @Sweatequitychampion
    @Sweatequitychampion 8 місяців тому +3

    Swarm relocation tip:
    I have done this to every swarm i catch and it works. Take down the trap at night with a screen taped over it. Put the trap right next to the hive they will be transferred to. Put branches with leaves on them right in front of the trap totally covering the trap entrance, then remove the screen from the entrance. This will force the bees to realize they have been moved and they will reorient themselves to that specific location. This method allows you to move a trap any distance close by. It always works for me except for maybe a dozen stragglers at the old location. I learned it on UA-cam as well while i was researching this problem of relocation.
    Leo, you’re the best! I started keeping bees following your advice since 2020. Everything is going so well! And no chemicals or expenses. Thank you for everything!!!!

    • @wesleyhorton3530
      @wesleyhorton3530 8 місяців тому

      What about the wax foundation he uses. Studies show that most is contaminated with some pesticides and/or chemicals .

    • @Sweatequitychampion
      @Sweatequitychampion 8 місяців тому

      I think he makes his own from his own bees. I don’t use foundation at all.

    • @KD3star
      @KD3star 3 місяці тому

      I’m trying to understand what you’re saying here. Do they move into the hive on their own or does this just help them transition? Do you have a link for this?

  • @hiltonhillhomestead
    @hiltonhillhomestead 18 днів тому

    Now this is the kind of videos I love from y'all! Very informative and y'all went over everything so good. Thank you for sharing, I'm excited about my bees! 🙌🐝

  • @loreleinorris944
    @loreleinorris944 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank u doug. Always grateful for such important liveing knowledge. May God bless u. Feed a man a fish for the day. He only eats that day. Teach a men how to fish , he feeds him self for life. You definitly are a godly loveing man and stacey too. You both are such wonderful folks. World needs more of people like u 2. We are our brothers keepers. ❤

  • @louisiana_gold_honey
    @louisiana_gold_honey 8 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely man! We started with a swarm in 1997 and ended up going with the commercial perspective. Nothing was working for us, and God spoke to me and told me to stop treating and feeding. Our colonies have gotten stronger and better. We're still working on winter survival however.

    • @remodelassets6523
      @remodelassets6523 8 місяців тому

      I swear by using candyboards with a 5/8” drilled hole in front to release moisture 2” rigid insulation on top then the cover

  • @TC-by3qc
    @TC-by3qc 8 місяців тому +2

    I always appreciate Dr. Leo's instructions; he is always detailed with his instructions. He has so much great information and knowledge about bees. 🙂

  • @kimmy_mac
    @kimmy_mac 8 місяців тому +4

    How cool is Dr Leo what a great teacher 🐝🍯🙏

  • @jacquiegaumont1764
    @jacquiegaumont1764 8 місяців тому +1

    Loved the video great idea I think I could make one but did he mention whether the north or south facing on the tree tnks 😊

  • @リサリサ-d3p
    @リサリサ-d3p 8 місяців тому +13

    I saw Stacy at Walmart today! I was the cashier in the pink bandana. Sorry I stared, but I knew I recognized you! Even though I can't watch your channel very often, I love the news and advice you guys share. Keep it up, from a Homestead Homie. ❤️

  • @lesbell-bq7ch
    @lesbell-bq7ch 8 місяців тому +5

    I liked the smear propolis around the entrance idea💥🍯

  • @cynthiamachuga6146
    @cynthiamachuga6146 7 місяців тому

    Im a newby bee keeper, only 4 days in. My FIL made me dr Leo's hive. Im so excited. I did do the Japanese wood burning for the reservation. I love the look for the exterior, im thinking i should not have done it one the inside. It made it kinda hard to see things inside the hive box.

  • @slapan-w9f
    @slapan-w9f 3 місяці тому

    Thanks, Doug. This is exactly what I have been looking for!

  • @kevinsmith9190
    @kevinsmith9190 15 днів тому

    Y’all are the best people ever

  • @karlacruz996
    @karlacruz996 8 місяців тому +1

    Break the cycle Dough! Thank you

  • @shibbbs
    @shibbbs 6 місяців тому +1

    Love this thank you! Is there any good videos showing a take down of a full swarm trap?

    • @short3358
      @short3358 4 місяці тому

      Well I should have videoed my husband doing it. We went on vacay and didnt get trap down for about 4 weeks. Quite the challenge for sure. Very heavy and full!

  • @janetAlexader
    @janetAlexader 8 місяців тому

    Thank Doug For Sending Blessings 🖐️🖐️🤟🤟🙏🙏💙💙

  • @willguitar7
    @willguitar7 8 місяців тому

    Yay, a Dr Leo and Doug beekeeping video. Wondered how Doug’s bees got on since Dr Leo’s last visit before this couple of years ago.

  • @brandonvaughn8118
    @brandonvaughn8118 8 місяців тому

    Thank you Doug and dr Leo for this info. Im gonna order one and try to start bee keeping. I been wanting to for a while

  • @TheSIeepyhouse
    @TheSIeepyhouse 8 місяців тому +4

    I started keeping Bees' about 20 yrs ago. I was taught how to catch a swarm by a 90 yr old neighbor who took me under his wing, showing me the way he was taught. All you need is a couple used frames that smell like bees to put inside the box and sugar water with a drop of lemongrass oil in a clean spray bottle. Spray the box twice a day inside with the mix, starting in March. No feeders needed.. Never have I had to buy bees, but I do give them away, when they swarm out.

    • @PLANTOFILO
      @PLANTOFILO 8 місяців тому +1

      You don't need sugar.

    • @TheSIeepyhouse
      @TheSIeepyhouse 8 місяців тому

      @@PLANTOFILO Agreed

    • @TheSIeepyhouse
      @TheSIeepyhouse 8 місяців тому +1

      @@chrisgartenn Normally I mix 1 to 1 or less if its being used as bait. Only one drop of grass oil to a 20 ounce bottle seems to be plenty...Gives them a lil snack while checking out the box.

    • @CONSTITUTIONALGUARD-zc9nv
      @CONSTITUTIONALGUARD-zc9nv 8 місяців тому

      ​@@TheSIeepyhousedoes the sugar water not attract ants?

    • @TheSIeepyhouse
      @TheSIeepyhouse 8 місяців тому +3

      @@CONSTITUTIONALGUARD-zc9nv Lemongrass oil has an aroma honey bees seem to love. Ya need more than just sugar to attract honey bees.. Like a used frame or box that smells like bees... and lemongrass oil together., works wonderfully. IMO.

  • @iisonu2
    @iisonu2 8 місяців тому

    Great education bee keeping video! Love Dr. Leo! i have purchased a couple horizontal hives, frames, and wax from him - highly recommend. This new swarm trap looks improved over the plans i downloaded from his website 3 years ago. Bee keeping is hard work and can be very expensive to get started. Start small unless you have a crew.

  • @colene77
    @colene77 8 місяців тому

    I bought a Nuc and longgggg hive from Leo. This I believe is the 4th spring/ summer trying to catch a swarm. Bought swarm commander this yr…so far nothing. I’ve tried everything!!! I live near Ava, MO.. close to Leo
    Thanks for listening Doug and Stacy
    Colene

    • @tylervet
      @tylervet 8 місяців тому

      Yep, the real scam is making people believe you can catch “wild” bees. If your lucky, you might catch your neighbors swarm. But you probably won’t. Doug is clearly clueless about beekeeping.

    • @short3358
      @short3358 4 місяці тому +1

      Oh how aweful. We bought trap, put it up kinda late. In a town but caught bees a few weeks later. Doing great in a horizontal hive someone built. Havent overwintered so we will see.

  • @ibbz-inc.5961
    @ibbz-inc.5961 12 днів тому

    Very good video! Thanks

  • @monagriggs6352
    @monagriggs6352 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this great information & video 🥰🥰💞🙏💞

  • @umustbbornagainActs2-38
    @umustbbornagainActs2-38 8 місяців тому

    you’re 100% right! i NEVER feed my bees, with the only exception being them cleaning up the frames after a honey harvest. The professional beekeeping industry is the one ruining beekeeping. And many of them endorse pesticides and herbicides too. Great video.

  • @RaveGamingCommunity
    @RaveGamingCommunity 8 місяців тому +2

    Looks like Xmas morning for doug :) he looks like he is having a lot of fun unboxing

  • @jackieow
    @jackieow 8 місяців тому +22

    6:55 That sheet of beeswax could be cut in strips and used to start about 4 frames.

    • @olusegunadebayo5306
      @olusegunadebayo5306 8 місяців тому +2

      That is what i do. My bees hated the full foundation sheet as mune were too thick so i cut them as strips one goes up and one goes down.

    • @CONSTITUTIONALGUARD-zc9nv
      @CONSTITUTIONALGUARD-zc9nv 8 місяців тому

      ​@@olusegunadebayo5306the so two strips per frame like a cross?

    • @olusegunadebayo5306
      @olusegunadebayo5306 8 місяців тому +1

      @@CONSTITUTIONALGUARD-zc9nv Nope, one above and one below

  • @Swimmer173
    @Swimmer173 8 місяців тому

    I love that glass oil lamp. Very natural.

  • @edmundtamborra8515
    @edmundtamborra8515 Місяць тому

    I have been keeping for 10 years. I have not bought a split or a nuc in 6 years. Yes I make nucs and sell them. Yes, I feed sugar water, but as little as possible. Follow what I do Ant you nucs have about a 95% chance of making them through the winter.

  • @jeanburgin160
    @jeanburgin160 8 місяців тому

    Same thing, I would lose my bees every winter. I belonged to a local Bee Association ... our came out of Georgia to Central Kentucky. I learned a lot with you working with Dr. Leo. What a great a tutorial. Dr. Leo has everything in your kit which is so convenient. All the best.

  • @robinlj5767
    @robinlj5767 8 місяців тому +1

    Great info Doug, THANKS!!!

  • @rodeorebel
    @rodeorebel 8 місяців тому

    Had a family friend who was in bees and honey business who lived in Florida that’s where he ran his Honey business.He would transport his bees from Rayford Florida to W Va. Michigan Ohio and other states in mid west only during summer months then transport them back to Florida at summers end.You are right only buy bees locally.

  • @user-qr2kt2oq7s
    @user-qr2kt2oq7s 8 місяців тому

    Great info, Doug. Thank you so much.

    • @user-qr2kt2oq7s
      @user-qr2kt2oq7s 8 місяців тому

      LOL. At least you didn’t keep doing the same thing over and over. 🤓

  • @ganjaman3912
    @ganjaman3912 3 місяці тому +2

    Hello from Canada. We live in the heart of farm land in Southern Ontario, the mite load here is high with lots of hives used for pollination of crops.We also have winter that confines the bees for months to the hive. I have yet to meet a beekeeper who doesn't treat for mites. I've been told that natural beekeeping won't work here. Has anymore had success keeping bees without the use of chemicals in such conditions? My bee supplier raises them less than 20 minutes from our property, so they are local aclimatized strains, just not wild. Much love and respect Stacy and Doug for everything you share. Thank you in advance 😊

  • @suburbanpioneer5629
    @suburbanpioneer5629 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Dr. Leo! Love his passion and care for bees. Not where I can get started yet, but learning all I can now for future home.

  • @lcostantino7931
    @lcostantino7931 8 місяців тому +2

    How AMASING thanks ..

  • @susu0224
    @susu0224 8 місяців тому

    GREAT INFO Doug!!! Yea I want to keep bees, make honey, wax, propolis and royal jelly! I will probably order it. Love it love it love!!!

  • @NancyKarstetter
    @NancyKarstetter 8 місяців тому

    I sure hope he brings some of his bee swarm catchers and hives to the conference to sell in a few weeks! Can't wait to meet him, his knowledge is so much better than the stuff I have found here in my local comunity!

    • @OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY
      @OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY  8 місяців тому

      Yes he is

    • @short3358
      @short3358 4 місяці тому

      He did bring them. We bought, trapped and hived in our back yard. A big pleasure for me watching them! And learning.

  • @samualthelamanite7560
    @samualthelamanite7560 8 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @StoneKathryn
    @StoneKathryn 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for letting people know what Dr. Leo advises, horizontal hives and catch local bees with swarm boxes! Great ideas to have healthy bees! I love the trick to imped the wax on the wire. Nice, put propolis inside the swarm box to attract the swarm of bees. Great trick too! Then lemon grass scent! So put them about 10 feet up in the tree. Thanks Dr. Leo for explaining how that all is done! Love all you guys help us with! Thanks!

  • @gaylegrindle7977
    @gaylegrindle7977 8 місяців тому

    Good morning have a great day.

  • @emills1417
    @emills1417 8 місяців тому +1

    I have two hives and will be setting up a swarm trap soon. I ordered the book RAISING HONEYBEE QUEENS and some swarm trap lures, thanks for sharing the info and site.

  • @sharky7665
    @sharky7665 8 місяців тому +1

    What a thorough tutorial. Every detail.

  • @renaecheeseman6489
    @renaecheeseman6489 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @Chris-yo4ks
    @Chris-yo4ks 8 місяців тому

    Just collected 2 swarms yesterday. Catching swarms is the way to go.....or go to a local beekeeper to get your bees.

  • @agapefield
    @agapefield 8 місяців тому +1

    ❤very informative! Thanks

  • @marktra69
    @marktra69 8 місяців тому

    Thank u Doug n Stacy... excellent video

  • @tammyharder7488
    @tammyharder7488 8 місяців тому

    Thanks, Doug and Dr. Leo very informative video

  • @fettle74
    @fettle74 5 місяців тому +3

    THANK YOU for this. I am so frustrated with my beekeeping. My two hives died over the winter 2023-2024 and I bought two more NUCs and am just absolutely struggling. I considered just giving up because beekeeping has turned out to be incredibly expensive and I have spent over $2,000 already. I saw this video and heard what you had to say, and I think I might try catching a swarm next spring. I have two NUC boxes that I am thinking might good swarm catchers. I already have the frames with all the honey, propolis, etc.....it is just a matter of putting it 10' off the ground...This is my thought process anyway...trying to not have to spend more money.

  • @vincentflores4725
    @vincentflores4725 8 місяців тому

    Thanks Doug 👍

  • @ritadill795
    @ritadill795 8 місяців тому

    I caught my first swarm 30 yrs ago. So easy to do. Great tips on this subject! Thankyou! 😊

  • @sandyhayes4936
    @sandyhayes4936 8 місяців тому +2

    Doug the video is very timely. This is my next step and I have been looking forward to the spring conference so I could learn about bee keeping. I am so jazzed. Ordering my box so I can have it by conference date.❤

  • @user-bubstech
    @user-bubstech 8 місяців тому

    wow i will start asap thanks dug you planted that seed in my head couple weeks ago you the man

  • @manyman9890
    @manyman9890 8 місяців тому +1

    Perfect timing I just now wanted to start doing this stuff so I bought a book about beekeep and I think this might be my next step after planting flowers all over my yard.

  • @CarolPettengill
    @CarolPettengill 8 місяців тому

    Thanks love it. Hoping for one day to be able to get a bee catcher. Thanks for all that teaching

  • @coconut569
    @coconut569 8 місяців тому

    Thank You for all you do!

  • @Pond770
    @Pond770 2 дні тому

    I’m coming back I see just to check if the size of the frame is correct

  • @marycountry
    @marycountry 8 місяців тому +2

    Great info, thanks Dr. Leo and Doug👍🏻😊

  • @monagriggs6352
    @monagriggs6352 8 місяців тому

    Hey Doug 🥰💞🙏💞

  • @Pond770
    @Pond770 2 дні тому

    I love you both together I don’t know why just like evolution it’s a good idea which sounds good

  • @wendyrobert9253
    @wendyrobert9253 8 місяців тому +1

    So thankful for your channel and for Dr. Leo!!

  • @DarkF00L
    @DarkF00L 4 місяці тому

    DUDE!...SUBSCRIBED!!! 😳😲👍👍
    I'll be ordering one or more of these when I have the chance!!!
    THANK YOU!!!

  • @futurekron
    @futurekron 8 місяців тому

    REALLY interesting.

  • @carolyn6290
    @carolyn6290 8 місяців тому

    Thank You Doug. I have been wanting bees so much.

  • @ChristyLynnMiles
    @ChristyLynnMiles 8 місяців тому

    This is my first ever video of honey bee info. My brother is a novice beekeeper. With explanation like this from Dr Leo, it takes the rest out of it. Genius!

    • @OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY
      @OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY  8 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/play/PLylxeR881sUZa77scYCJihZPDYhCrHRHU.html&si=JL-oIZNayIQSgfKX
      Enjoy all of these high quality

  • @VashtiWood
    @VashtiWood 8 місяців тому

    What an absolutely brilliant video! Thankyou SO much for sharing this!

  • @silvertonguedaywalker9116
    @silvertonguedaywalker9116 8 місяців тому

    Hi Doug . My Husband and i want to do a BEEKEEPING COURSE. it waa full so we have to go and do the Course. Much Love to you and Darling Stacy xx❤❤

  • @neilforeman
    @neilforeman 8 місяців тому +1

    Excellent stuff. I love bees and pray that they are withstanding the ASSAULT from the skies.

  • @belieftransformation
    @belieftransformation 8 місяців тому

    Great video; thanks for sharing! Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦

  • @chuckoverturf6710
    @chuckoverturf6710 8 місяців тому +1

    I've learned a lot from Dr Leo & you Doug. This year I've caught two swarms that apparently came from my two hives that over wintered well.
    Now I've got six hives now all local bees and they are relatively strong. Thanks for your valuable information.

  • @Curious7578
    @Curious7578 8 місяців тому +5

    If you do buy bees by local, so that way, they are adapted to the environment in which they were raised and can live in. Good video.

  • @charlesmielke9859
    @charlesmielke9859 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. Very interesting.

  • @darleneh7413
    @darleneh7413 8 місяців тому

    Stacy I've been watching you for 4 years. Love watching y'all. I have a problem. I have a UTI and am taking Doxycycline. Doesn't seem to be be affecting it. Please tell me what you would do for it. Thank you so much for your videos.

  • @janepipkin8139
    @janepipkin8139 8 місяців тому

    I wrote a long comment and it disappeared so not repeating it - but thank you thank you thank you Doug and Dr. Leo for these videos and knowledge sharing and equipment. I will be purchasing books and equipment from the website. Looking forward to getting started with moving a colony out the wall of an abandoned house into a Layens hive (with an experienced relocator). Also catching some swarms. I saw mine swarm when I was out mowing last week and am still buzzing from the experience. Best wishes from South Carolina.

  • @tatem485
    @tatem485 8 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @DanaN43
    @DanaN43 8 місяців тому

    Thanks Doug, thinking of starting bees in MN.

  • @TimWright623
    @TimWright623 8 місяців тому +1

    Kept looking for this Dr Leo video you promised earlier this week. Was just about to ask where it was and here it is! Thank you, and great to see Dr Leo!

  • @OdellsKippah
    @OdellsKippah 8 місяців тому

    great to see Dr Leo

  • @cindywilkerson8126
    @cindywilkerson8126 8 місяців тому

    Thx for sharing 😊

  • @bluerebel01
    @bluerebel01 8 місяців тому

    A very informative video, thank you for sharing. Looks like Bees in my future.

  • @onewhitestone
    @onewhitestone 8 місяців тому

    Douglas, I just bought my first bee hive today. They are bees that were raised in my area for many years. They are not southern bees. I put them in the hive and they are doing well. Blessings

  • @jodylagos4543
    @jodylagos4543 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for this. We where just given a hive. They are local, but knowing nothing about bees and not wanting to feed sugar water had me a little concerned.

  • @suzy3840
    @suzy3840 8 місяців тому

    Great information! Thank you!

  • @evabetlyon2693
    @evabetlyon2693 8 місяців тому

    DR LEO IS A GREAT TEACHER..I never knew the things he went over in this session..I have never had bees but I have been thinking of ways to do a few beehives..the commercial stuff seems so expensive..his method is SO common sense..I feel confident I could succeed..I ALWAYS leave my yard full of dandelions for the early arrival of the pollinators..I don't think the neighbors who treat their yards were happy with me..I've noticed they gave up keeping their yards dandelion free😊..thank you both..as always prayers and blessings

  • @worms1
    @worms1 6 місяців тому

    great vid
    thanks

  • @benbeyer4839
    @benbeyer4839 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @dennislintz1
    @dennislintz1 8 місяців тому

    Doug and Dr. Leo, where is the the follow up to the bee bed ? Love the bee videos.

  • @glogyorfi5709
    @glogyorfi5709 8 місяців тому

    Thank you great video ❤
    Question what gave of wire and type is best to use when wiring frames ?

  • @Florida_Woman
    @Florida_Woman 8 місяців тому +1

    This was so great! I just bought a farm, and this is on my list of things to do. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful information. Hell yeah!

  • @pamelaroden5513
    @pamelaroden5513 8 місяців тому +2

    I just love learning bee keeping from him. Thank you.

  • @RunningEagle777
    @RunningEagle777 8 місяців тому

    Thank you Doug and Dr Leo!! I can't wait to see how and what to do to get the honey. This is all new to me.